Sailing – Auckland – Italians dominate America’s Challenge Cup Final – sport
Sailing – Auckland:Italians dominate the Copa America final
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Auckland / New Zealand (dpa) – Italy dominated the start of the Challenge Final of the 36th edition of the America’s Classic Sailing Cup. In the duel with Great Britain’s team Patrizio Bertelli, the Luna Rossa leads after the first day 2-0 against Sir Ben Ainsley’s British crew. The team that booked seven Prada Cup wins can first challenge New Zealand in the Copa America. This will start on March 6th.
For the first time in the Copa America’s 170-year history, the Challenge Final held against Auckland in New Zealand waters is a purely European affair. In the opening races on Saturday, the Azuri was able to overcome higher speeds and good boat handling in light and medium winds. “We had a very good presentation today. The second race was close and could have turned differently,” said Italian captain Francesco Bruni.
The battle announcement by four-time defeated Olympic champion and rudder “Britannia” Ainsley came immediately: “In the second race we sailed well today. Luna Rossa is better. Today we had a worse ending. That won’t be the case tomorrow.” The series will run on Sunday.
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