Last training at sea for Luna Rossa in front of the mayor of Cagliari Paolo Truzzu. Then the departure for New Zealand will begin in small groups to complete the preparation for the America's Cup of sailing scheduled for 2021.
But the Ichnusa pier village will not be dismantled: it will remain standing until the end of the demonstration in March. "Early in the morning I was at the base of Luna Rossa, invited by Max Sirena - says the mayor on Facebook - We had the opportunity to follow the training of the boat at sea. What a sensation! water, a prodigy of technique and skill. I admired the organization, the perfect teamwork and the boundless passion. Luna Rossa today is Cagliari, a source of great pride for us. Good luck guys, we will follow you step by step and we are waiting for you in the City of the Sun ".
The hope is of course to bring the America's Cup to Cagliari. In the coming days, all major equipment will be shipped to New Zealand. The transfer of the team will likely be completed by the end of September. In New Zealand, the team will also have the second boat allowed by the regulation after the one already tried and tested in the waters of southern Sardinia.
Sailing: last training session in Cagliari for Luna Rossa
2020-08-27T16:34:18.979Z
Departure to New Zealand but the village on the port remains (ANSA) Last training at sea for Luna Rossa in front of the mayor of Cagliari Paolo Truzzu. Then the departure for New Zealand will begin in small groups to complete the preparation for the America's Cup of sailing scheduled for 2021. But the Ichnusa pier village will not be dismantled: it will remain standing until the end of the demonstration in March. "Early in the morning I was at the base of Lun...