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