Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Naples lit up the sailing world in 2012 and 2013, hosting two unforgettable legs of the America’s Cup World Series. With record-breaking crowds lining the waterfront and electric energy in the air, Luna Rossa thrilled Italian fans with strong performances on home waters—cementing their status as a national sailing icon. A spectacular showcase of sport, passion, and Italian pride.

The Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup will be defended in Naples, Italy by five-time America's Cup winner, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron represented by their team, @EmiratesTeamNZ; and the British team led by Sir Ben Ainslie, Athena Racing, as the official Challenger of Record.

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