Luna Rossa launches the “New Generation” project, a program involving a
selection of the most talented and promising young Italian sailors in a
series of training and observation sessions. The young sailors will
rotate throughout the next months in Cagliari alongside more
experienced Luna Rossa team members - with a record of participation in
previous America’s Cup campaigns - who will help them grow. The aim is
to expand the Luna Rossa sailing team and develop a new generation of
top level sailors, whilst retaining Luna Rossa’s recognized level of
crew excellence.
Intensive training sessions on the water and ashore, development of
“feeling” and intuition, boat handling and tuning, tactics and strategy
master classes are already underway. Commitment, teamwork and stress
management will also be considered as forming part of the training
and of the final evaluation.
As emphasized by Max Sirena, Luna Rossa Skipper and Team Director:
“Luna Rossa has always considered the development of a generation of
young and talented sailors a priority. Italy has a great potential and
our goal is to expand the pool of home-grown sailors by involving the
most qualified and promising young Italian talents in the team “.
Luna Rossa also announces the entry in the team of two highly
qualified and talented sailors: Shannon Falcone – two times America’s
Cup winner over six challenges, two Volvo Ocean Race campaigns,
Transatlantic, Transpac, Bermuda and Hobart Race record holder - and
Pietro Sibello - two Olympic participations, European Champion and three
Bronze World Medals in the 49er class and now at his second America’s
Cup challenge with Luna Rossa - will both have an important role as
sailing team members, observers and coaches in the “New Generation”
project.
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