America’s Cup: Luna Rossa bows, New Zealand launches legendary poker

The sailing All Blacks are confirmed as the strongest team in the world with the fourth victory in less than 26 years: after the triumphs of 1995 in San Diego, in 2000 in Auckland (against Luna Rossa) with Russell Coutts. And then, after the “re-founding” of 2004, the long road to the new era begins with Peter Burling, who slides an extraordinary double with Bermuda’s victories in 2017 against Oracle (and Spithill at the helm) and now he himself returned to fight with New Moon Red (7-3) capable of facing the Kiwis in an all-out battle. But once again the fastest boat wins this 170-year-old race. In the last 26 years, Team New Zealand in addition to the 4 victories also has three lost finals. All those in which he participated (in 2010 it was a duel between Alinghi and Oracle) no one has ever managed to do the same.

Tenth regatta

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The 10th Luna Rossa regatta starts from the front, but in the middle of the first windward (windward side) the Kiwis have already taken the lead. It is a constant battle of twists and turns, some of them at point blank range. But from the second windward on New Zealand begins to polish keeping the Italians always at a distance. He also plays with the wind changes of a field that he knows perfectly. For Luna Rossa there is nothing to do. The pride of a very tough and close campaign will remain. The victory in the Prada Cup is maintained, there are three successes that at the beginning of the final series put a minimum of pressure on the champions. It remains a compact and tough team until the last race. And the satisfaction of having fallen in love with millions of Italians again. It’s not like winning the America’s Cup, but … better than nothing. And Patrizio Bertelli has already said that I will also be there on the 37th.

English

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The next rivals are the English Ben Anslie and Ratcliffe (Mr. Ineos). There is a legend of a Cup in Cowes a year from now. But there is much talk and many conflicting voices about the future. Mind you, if it’s true that sponsor Emirates will step aside for the Kiwis, another economic era will have to begin. But they start from the strongest sailing team in the world. “Congratulations to New Zealand for doing a great job, but many congratulations to our team for all they have done. The story does not end here Patrizio Bertelli said he wants to return. We have more experience, we will be back. Grazie Italia ”, says Checco Bruni and Jimmy Spithill joins Grazie Italia. “It was a great experience to see all these people who supported us. A great group and a great victory ”, says Peter Burling who arrives at Spithill with two victories.