Sailing, Red Moon Bang: the helmsman Peter Burling comes from New Zealand

John

By John

Market coup Of Red moon that in view of the 38/A America’s Cup hires Peter Burling. A exceptional purchase for the Italian team that can count for the challenge to be held a Naples on the New Zealand helmsman winner of the last three editions of America’s cup. Burling arrives in Luna Rossa two months after having concluded, by mutual agreement, his collaboration with the current Defender Emirates Team New Zealandwith which he conquered the cup in 2017then defending it successfully in 2021 And 2024.

The New Zealand champion, 34 yearsthen officially joins the Luna Rossa team and is ready to contribute, both from a sporting and technical point of view, to the Italian challenge for the next edition of America’s Cup. Winner of Three Olympic medals (gold a Rio 2016 and silver a London 2012 And Tokio 2021) And Six World Championships in the class 49erand of Three consecutive editions of America’s Cup, Burling “brings with him a Incredible wealth of experiencenot only on a sporting and sailing level, but also from a technical and development point of view »says the Italian team.

“We are excited to welcome Peter Burling – he said Max SirenaCEO di Luna Rossa -. Peter has long been our opponent and in recent years we have had the opportunity to appreciate both the extraordinary sailing talentboth correctness and sportiness in competition. Although its exact role is not yet defined, it will certainly be part of the Sailing Teamreinforcing the leadership of core group of the red moon, and will also contribute to others key areas of development. Peter brings great sporting, technical and human value and we are sure that his presence will give one important push to the whole team, instilling new energyexperience and determination in view of the challenge in front of us ».

“I am really proud to join Red moon for the 38/A America’s Cup“, he said Peter Burling. «Drill against this iconic team It has always been electrifying and having the opportunity to be part of it today is a real honor. THE’innovation and the determination What Luna Rossa brings to the America’s Cup have always inspired me. I thank everyone for the warm welcome receipt and I can’t wait to work together with a Team of the highest level like this and to give the best to contribute to conquer the first America Cup For Luna Rossa ».