Giovanni Maspero was captivated by sailing in 2000 in Auckland. Then in 2001 he created the Joe Fly Sailing Team that today is at the heart of Azzurra. Here is a look at the successes and programs of a sailor born 10 years ago
Auckland, La Maddalena, the Middle East and, next year, Hong Kong. That’s the schedule for the Louis Vuitton Trophy which got under way at Nice last November with a brilliant victory for the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s Azzurra
The 2010 or 2011 edition of the America’s Cup will go down in history for its prologue. And not just for the legal and naval battles it’s generated. The latter by the way may see two multihulls competing for the Cup – but that’s something we’ll only know for certain when the final ruling is made on February 10th. The big news really though is the veritable scrum of teams that have decided to give it a go.
The America's Cup Media Trials are now available on line. Rushes have been run off by the Defender (BMW Oracle) and the Challenge of Record (Mascalzone Latino)