17/09
Skipper Rocco Falcone and team Luna Rossa of Italy have just won the first race in the Youth Americas Cup on the ac 40 .
They won by over 1 minute and led from the start, hitting speeds of nearly 40 knots . 6 boats competed .
Fleet Captain
Thomas Paterson
Follow the event on the Youth America’s Cup’s Official website – Here
Update from Luna Rossa Challenge 18/09: Here
Article from Daily Observer ‘Antiguan Sailor off to glorious start in prestigious Youth America’s Cup 18/09: Here
Photo Credits: Ed Gifford
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- Yesterday off the coast of Barcelona Spain- Onboard AC 40 Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli-Rocco Falcone salutes Antigua and celebrates winning the Youth America’s Cup semifinal series. Tomorrow Rocco and shipmates face American Magic for the Youth America’s Cup.