ITA-99 of Mascalzone Latino Capitalia Team sails for the first time

Less than 48 hours after being launched, ITA-99, the brand new yacht of Mascalzone Latino Capitalia Team, sailed for the first time today, together with ITA-90, the team's first boat to be built for the 32nd America's Cup.

The first reactions from the team are positive, after the first day of testing off Valencia's coast. It is true though, that today's conditions were quite light and winds stayed in a range between 5 and 10 knots, unlike the second half of January, characterized by constant strong wids from inland.

Here are the first pictures of the brand new Italian yacht on Valencia's waters, courtesy of the team. For obviousl reasons, they really don't show anything.. but still the penultimate America's Cup yacht is out sailing.

ITA-99 sails for the first time, together with ITA-90. Valencia, 1 February 2007. Photo copyright Mascalzone Latino Capitalia Team

ITA-99 sails for the first time, together with ITA-90. Valencia, 1 February 2007. Photo copyright Mascalzone Latino Capitalia Team

ITA-99 sails for the first time, together with ITA-90. Valencia, 1 February 2007. Photo copyright Mascalzone Latino Capitalia Team