Hola, otra vez -- hello, once again. It has been almost a month since our last post. Originally we were to blog only during the Acts, but due to the all-around popularity of the BMW ORACLE Racing Blog we will try to post from time to time during the non-racing periods as well.

The past month has been anything but dull. Post-regatta debriefs, analysis, a lot learned and some adjustments. A few days off, and then right back to testing for the design of the new yachts -- and training for the Malmoe Louis Vuitton Acts 6 and 7 now less than a month away.

After the disappointing results of Acts 4 and 5, we seem to be lifting our game. Last Friday we had three good practice races with Luna Rossa, one of our "neighbors" who, like us, are temporarily based here at the RCNV (along with Alinghi, China Team and ACM Race Ops). With Dicko steering and Gavin calling tactics we appear to be getting back on track with "a fast boat, well sailed, that doesn't break."

There's light at the end of the between-Acts tunnel. Can't wait to get back at it in Malmoe.