Adnkronos Rome, May 15 (Adnkronos) – “The Americas Cup in Naples is primarily a great success for the country, for Italy. There was great teamwork, crowned by this success, by this assignment, which benefits the country and obviously the city and the territory. It is a beautiful success for everyone”. These are the words of the former skipper of Luna Rossa, Francesco De Angelis, to Adnkronos, on the assignment of the 38th edition of the America's Cup to Naples in 2027.
“What kind of regatta field will it be? These considerations are premature for me because we don't know the period, we don't know the duration. The important thing is to have brought this event to Italy, to the city of Naples. It is a great opportunity because it will bring this territory to the international attention of sports, sailing and otherwise, and it will be an exceptional showcase. We hope that it will also be a stimulus perhaps to ensure that some other team can begin this adventure. This would be another great success because now every additional team is welcome”, added De Angelis. “Will there be many more fans for sailing? This place, this city, this passion also support this aspect. The event itself, as we know, is prestigious, so these are all things that push in the same direction. Then I also heard that there will be the redevelopment of a beautiful area of the city and these are all great things”, concluded the skipper.