The transition from colourful and applauded challenges of 1983 and 1987, to Challengers for the XXVIII America’s Cup in San Diego, was a pivotal moment in the history of Italy in the competition. The groundwork laid by the Azzurra and Italia syndicates, as well as considerable success in the offshore maxi boat scene, was enough to convince agri and chemicals businessman Raul Gardini to take Italian participation to the next level under the burgee of the Compagnia della Vela di Venezia yacht...| 37th America's Cup
To understand the cultural significance of the Azzurra project, it is key to understand Italy in the early 1980’s. Mired in a stagflationary recession and sharp increases in prices after the oil crisis of 1979, by the early 1980’s Italy needed a morale boost, and its sporting teams were to be the catalyst.| 37th America's Cup
The Castel dell’Ovo, set on the tuft peninsula of Megaride – formerly named ‘Megaris’ by the Greeks – one of the most iconic symbols of Naples along with Mount Vesuvius as a backdrop, was the outstanding setting for the Official Host Venue Presentation of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, unveiling the next chapter in the America’s Cup’s 174-year history with the warmest of receptions for the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand.| 37th America's Cup
The magnificent setting of the Casino del Bel Respiro, commissioned by Pope Innocent X in 1644, in the grounds of Villa Pamphilj, was the outstanding and historic setting for the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, on behalf of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, to formally present the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.| 37th America's Cup
The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, are pleased to announce Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to be held in the spring and summer of 2027.| 37th America's Cup