Luna Rossa and Azzurra train in Valencia
In a clear sign of Patrizio Bertelli's intentions for the 34th America's, Luna Rossa announced yesterday its participation in the forthcoming LV Trophy in La Maddalena, Italy, as well as the next two LV events in Dubai and Hong Kong, with a renewed crew, skippered and helmed by former Alinghi helmsman Ed Baird. The American sailor will also be joined by 4 of his former teammates from the two-time America's Cup winners, Rodney Arden, Lorenzo Mazza, Claudio Celon and Cicco Rapetti.
Robert Scheidt, helmsman of Luna Rossa's TP52 yacht, will hold the role of strategist aboard the ACC boat while Torben Grael will be calling tactics, just like he did on the same yacht 3 years ago with James Spithill at the helm.
Luna Rossa is currently in Valencia, training together with Azzurra. The two Italian sparing partners started their training on Monday and will continue match racing off the Malvarosa beach until Sunday. We got the usual "reconnaissance" photos of the Luna Rossa yacht on her way out of the canal but stay tuned for a more extensive coverage with photos, videos as well as interviews during the rest of the week.
Luna Rossa trains in view of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena. Valencia, 20 April 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing 
Luna Rossa trains in view of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena. Valencia, 20 April 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing 
Luna Rossa trains in view of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena. Valencia, 20 April 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing Labels: Ed Baird, Louis Vuitton Trophy, Luna Rossa, Torben Grael
5 Comments:
«The American sailor will also be joined by 3 of his former teammates from the two-time America's Cup winners, Rodney Arden, Lorenzo Mazza and Cicco Rapetti.» ... And CLAUDIO CELON as well!!!
Great to see pictures of a V5 boat being towed out of Valencia again. I will say though it would seem appropriate to take down the pretty AC33 flags.
Nice to see Lorenzo wearing an Alinghi shirt still.......
8:41 Anon
Yes! That is called pride!
And Matteo was quick on getting rid of his BOR gear!
Claudi Celon is quite an old man, isn't he?
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