Newsletter #09
ROAD TO AUCKLAND
Bergamo, 2nd October - The second Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli hull is now New Zealand-bound after taking off from the Bergamo-Orio Al Serio airport on 2nd October.
Boat 2, built at the Persico Marine shipyard in Bergamo, about 10 km from the airport, was transported with an oversized load vehicle, and loaded on an Antonov 124-100, one of the largest cargo planes in circulation.
Together with the hull the cargo will include the mast and one of the support boats, to reach Auckland after 38 hours of flight and two stopovers, in United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. It will then be transported to the team's new base at the Hobson Wharf, where the launch of Boat 2 is scheduled for the end of October.
The complex operation took place thanks to the full support of the operational structure of Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport, the “Pierucci Giuseppe" di Massimo & Fabrizio Pierucci company of Livorno, which has handled the team's logistics for over 20 years, and the efficiency of the Persico Marine shipyard, that from the very beginning has supported this ambitious project with skill and professionalism. The team wishes to thank all of them.
Max Sirena, Skipper and Team Director
“This is an important day for our challenge. I want to take this opportunity to thank Persico Marine, and all the people involved, for their hard work. We can’t wait to get Boat 2 out on the water and start sailing in the Hauraki Gulf.”
Marcello Persico, CEO - Persico Marine
“Having created Luna Rossa’s Boat 2 makes us proud of our people above all, and the technical level that our company has reached, contributing to the world’s premium sailing challenge to claim the America’s Cup. This “Made in Italy” project has once again highlighted the innovative and cutting-edge qualities of our region, which has again proved to be second to none at an international level.”
“Boat 1” moves from Cagliari
Cagliari, 7 September - The first AC75 of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, which was christened in October 2019, on 7th September left Cagliari and is on its way to New Zealand. The hull, the rigging and support boats were loaded onboard a cargo-ship, which was moored directly at the base in Molo Ichnusa. The cargo will arrive in Auckland in a month and a half’s time.
See you soon in Auckland, Luna Rossa!
Watch the Video of "Boat 1" departure: https://bit.ly/2SdmxLu
Inauguration of the Passeggiata Luna Rossa at Molo Ichnusa quay
On 11th of September an installation of photographic panels along the Passeggiata Luna Rossa was inaugurated at Cagliari’s Molo Ichnusa quay, in the presence of Massimo Deiana, President of the Sardinia Port System Authority.
The exhibition consists of 22 panels, set along the 110-meter shaded walkway alongside the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team’s base, leading to the former Cruise Terminal building.
The images recount the history of the America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in the sporting world, as well as the team’s six participations, with a special focus on the latest campaign.
It features an in-depth look at the AC75, the foiling monohull developed to take part in the PRADA Cup races and the 36th edition of the America’s Cup presented by PRADA, being held from January to March 2021 in Auckland (NZ).
Read more: https://bit.ly/3l9picZ
FEATURING THE TEAM
Milano Yachting Week 2020
Milano Yachting Week, an event organized by “Giornale della Vela”, “Barche a Motore” and “Top Yacht Design”, got underway on 15 September.
The boat show, dedicated to all things nautical and aimed at sea lovers of all types, will take place in digital mode this year. The multimedia space, which will remain online until September 2021, also hosts a virtual stand dedicated to Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and the challenge for the 36th America’s Cup presented by PRADA. This section, which will be updated during the year, will contain information on the sixth challenge and a series of exclusive features and interviews with members of the team.
Access the content at this link:
https://www.milanoyachtingweek.com/events/luna-rossa/
