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Look at the highs of the first race of the PRADA Cup semi-final when Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli implemented a flawless plan.
Look at the highs of the first race of the PRADA Cup semi-final when Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli implemented a flawless plan.
Francesco Bruni, co-manager of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, said his team felt “a huge relief” after winning the first two races in Friday’s PRADA Cup semi-final.
Last weekend, the Italians did not lose to advance directly to the PRADA Cup final after losing an intense race against INEOS TEAM UK.
In the tournament, which the Italians had to win to force another race in the PRADA Cup Rounds, the main change saw nine times. It was a fierce battle of wills, but one that left Bruni and his sailing crew eliminating some costly mistakes out on the water.
A little less than a week later, after two cleaner and more consistent races against American opponents, Bruni shared that the Italian team felt more positive about their work. Communication on board was much calmer and despite the challenging conditions on the course, the team came together and shone.
“It was a huge relief for the team because we were coming from a time that was not good; the last races we sailed, we lost,” he said. “We lost in close combat, but we lost, and that’s never a good feeling.
“We knew we could have won those races, but we didn’t put the points on the table. I think it was a huge relief for the team, and we know we can do a lot better than we did last weekend.
3:19 Last weekend’s competition between Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS TEAM UK was intense, but in the end they defeated the Italians
“The race against Britain was a bit of an eye opener and a great lesson,” said Bruni.
“It was a very close race where both teams made mistakes, so we analyzed their mistakes and their mistakes, and we made progress. We did a lot better today.”
As is always the case with the American Cup, every day marks an opportunity for improvements on a team race boat. Bruni believes that 50 per cent of their improved performance could be attributed to the benefits made there, and 50 per cent to the work of the sailing team.
“The boat is faster and it’s more stable, so it’s a better package. The team, as a whole team, has done a better job. We’re definitely stronger than this weekend. went. “
2:40 Look at the highs of the first race of the PRADA Cup semi-final when Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli implemented a flawless plan.
With the PRADA Cup semi – final as the first contest to four points, if they repeat the net sweep of wins, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli could round out the result on the second day of racing.
As you’d expect, Bruni enters Saturday’s schedule focusing entirely on the process as opposed to the bigger picture.
“We’re just going to play as best we can, and come to it as if it’s a new day. We shouldn’t think about points on the board; we have to sail clean, sail our best race and whatever comes, come. “
Sad return for PATRIOT
Despite a dramatic return to the water, the New York Yacht Club had problems with American Magic (Image Copyright – COR 36 | Studio Borlenghi)
The fact that the New York Yacht Club American Magic had allowed the PATRIOT race boat to be on the starting line was amazing and nothing should be taken away from that.
On January 17, PATRIOT crashed, sank and was virtually lost in Auckland waters. He put a lot of effort into saving her from sinking and that effort continued as the team worked night and day to rebuild her.
36th American Cup: PATRIOT rise after defeat
On Jan. 17, NYYC American Magic’s PATRIOT race ship crashed, sank and nearly sank. Just nine days later, she returned to the water and was ready for action.
By the day of the race, PATRIOT had returned to the water and Terry Hutchinson, skipper and executive director, had put the work of everyone involved back on track to bring her back. He knew of the effort he had made and thanked everyone for their commitment.
However, when it came to the day of the race, Hutchinson addressed what they lost as a true competitor; he praised their opponent and pointed out that he and his team need to improve.
PRADA Cup Semi-Final – Race One
| Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli defeated New York American Magic |
| Course: C. |
| Normal: 0 nautical miles |
| Wind: 21 knots / 225 degrees |
| Winning margins: Two minutes and 43 seconds |
PRADA Cup Semi Final – Race Two
| Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli defeated New York American Magic |
| Course: C. |
| Normal: 0.3 nautical miles @ 150 |
| Wind: 18 knots / 210 degrees |
| Winning margins: Three minutes and seven seconds |
“You have to give credit to Luna Rossa for sailing two big races,” said the captain and executive director.
“The conditions were tough, and I look forward to going back, watching the races and seeing areas where we can improve and take where we need to get better.
“Of course, it’s hard because we’re there for a race and what we did today was substandard, so we have to go out and race better. It’s as simple as that.
2:37 Watch the best moments in the second race when Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli got a clean sweep over New York Yacht Club American Magic
“Luna Rossa won both starts, got away clean and from there, sailed basically in the way we were talking. [doing].
“Once before, we weren’t going to worry about the other boat and look at the opportunities for expansion. They did and from there, you’re left with the scratches. It’s sad.
“The amount of effort made to get the boat out on the water [is enormous], so you feel a huge responsibility on everyone inside the race shed to make the boat better than we did.
“We need to go back, analyze that and understand what that statement means, because it’s not just one thing. There are a lot of things we can do better as a team.
“It would be a mistake not to recognize that we need a better race, and to understand that. I don’t want to use what happened as an excuse, that was the card we were dealt with. , and from here we’ve just gone through and won four races. “
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