The Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Team base

The Italian America's Cup challenger did not have an official base inauguration today - this will take place in about a month - but allowed journalists to have a first look, after the boat christening.

As one can clearly see from the pictures, there is still work to be done until the team can definitely move into their new home. Nevertheless, the sail loft is already operating since a couple of weeks.

The brand new base of Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Team. Valencia, 5 April 2006. Photo taken by Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

The brand new base of Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Team. Valencia, 5 April 2006. Photo taken by Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

The brand new base of Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Team. Valencia, 5 April 2006. Photo taken by Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

The brand new base of Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Team. Valencia, 5 April 2006. Photo taken by Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

The sail loft of Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Team. Valencia, 5 April 2006. Photo copyright: Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Team

The brand new base of Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Team. ITA-90 is now behind closed door inside the boat shed while ITA-77 will still be used for training. Valencia, 5 April 2006. Photo taken by Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing