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...
