«Regate in mezzo al publico come mai, Luna Rossa e New Zealand i team favoriti»

Francesco de Angelis, a master of sailing, has experienced the atmosphere of Napoli firsthand where the preliminary regattas take place. De Angelis, a historic One Ton Cup victor with Brava and the timonier of Luna Rossa in its initial campaigns, believes that these races are happening right in front of the city with the entire public watching them. He sees the opportunity in this as a chance to make Napoli a global stage, further promoting its beauty.

The city of Napoli, known for centuries as one of the most beautiful and lively places on earth, has the potential to draw even more attention to the event. De Angelis suggests that the presence of the AC 40 class could be a stepping stone for the city, helping it to grow its fanbase and make a name for itself in the world of sailing. The AC 40 class regatta is a chance to get the machinery running and practice for the bigger AC75 class.

De Angelis believes that Luna Rossa and New Zealand are the two teams with the most consistency after the previous Cup and have dedicated themselves to the AC 40 class. He considers them to be the strongest teams and attributes their success to the consistent fielding of the AC 40 class. De Angelis concludes that, in a passionate city like Napoli, the Italian team will enter the Cup with a strong reputation built on past successes and a loyal fanbase.