LUNA ROSSA HISTORY

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    1997 PUNTA ALA

    Luna Rossa was founded in 1997. Over the past 30 years, it has launched seven America’s Cup challenges. For the 2027 edition, it will compete representing Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia.

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    30TH AMERICA'S CUP
    2000 AUCKLAND

    Luna Rossa made its debut by winning the Challenger Selection Series, marking the  a journey destined to leave an indelible mark on the history of the America’s Cup.

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    31ST AMERICA'S CUP
    2003 AUCKLAND

    Luna Rossa was the first team to issue a challenge for the 2003 edition, becoming Challenger of Record — the challenger that, together with the Defender, sets the rules of the competition. 

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    32ND AMERICA'S CUP
    2007 VALENCIA

    The 32nd America’s Cup is finally held in Europe, in Valencia (Spain). Luna Rossa reaches its second final in the Challenger Selection Series.

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    34TH AMERICA'S CUP
    2013 SAN FRANCISCO

    In 2012, Patrizio Bertelli became the first Italian to be inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame, and in the same year the revolutionary AC72 was launched. 

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    36TH AMERICA'S CUP
    2021 AUCKLAND

    Circolo della Vela Sicilia was the first yacht club to issue a challenge for the 2021 edition. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli became Challenger of Record and won the PRADA Cup.

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    37TH AMERICA'S CUP
    2024 BARCELONA

    Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli launched its sixth challenge for the America’s Cup and reached the Challenger Selection Series Final for the fifth time.

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    38TH AMERICA'S CUP
    2027 NAPOLI

    For the first time in 176 years of history, the America’s Cup will be sailed in Italy, in Naples, and Luna Rossa will compete in home waters.