America's Cup: Luna Rossa Sets Early Pace as Preliminary Regatta Opens in Naples
The Italian team led practice races as excitement builds ahead of the Preliminary Regatta in Naples, ANSA reports.
Excitement is building in Naples as the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta gets under way, with Italy's Luna Rossa setting the pace during practice races ahead of competitive racing, according to ANSA.
The Preliminary Regatta series forms part of the build-up to the main America's Cup competition, giving teams the opportunity to test their boats and crews in race conditions before the primary rounds. Naples, a coastal city with a strong sailing tradition, is hosting this leg of the event.
Luna Rossa, Italy's long-running America's Cup challenger, has competed in multiple previous editions of the event and is regarded as one of the sport's established teams. Its strong showing in practice races has generated local anticipation ahead of the regatta's official start.
ANSA's report did not provide a full list of competing teams, the practice race results in detail, or the schedule for the remainder of the Naples leg.
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