Miuccia Prada Christens Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Boat for America’s Cup

The christening of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli boat was a moment to remember as Miuccia Prada, the designer and wife of Patrizio Bertelli, president of the team, struck the boat’s bow with a bottle of sparkling wine to officially launch the AC75 foiling monohull. The event took place in Cagliari, Italy, and was a spectacle to behold.

The boat, set to compete in the 37th edition of the America’s Cup sailing race in Barcelona, was unveiled in all its glory with a metallic “Metal K” livery that glistened under the sun. Built at the Persico Marine shipyard in Italy, the sailboat required 70,000 hours of work by 35 boat builders and is made of pre-preg carbon fiber.

The christening ceremony was attended by key figures such as Marco Tronchetti Provera, executive vice president of Pirelli, Max Sirena, the team director, and Agostino Randazzo, president of the Sicilian Sailing Circle. In addition, Oakley was announced as the team’s new technical performance partner.

Patrizio Bertelli expressed his pride in the team’s achievements over the past 25 years and his hopes of winning the America’s Cup with the new Luna Rossa boat. The upcoming competition will mark Luna Rossa’s seventh challenge, with the team aiming to represent Italy and the Sicilian Sailing Circle with honor.

With the Louis Vuitton Cup regattas set to determine the challenger to face off against defender Emirates Team New Zealand, the excitement is building for the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli is ready to showcase their skills and determination on the water, aiming for victory in this prestigious sailing event.