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114.2m  /  374'8 | lloyd werft | 2010 / 2016.

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• Large swimming pool
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• Accommodates up to 18 guests
• Ice Class Hull
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The 114.2m/374'8" expedition yacht 'Luna' was built by Lloyd Werft in Germany at their Bremerhaven shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Donald Starkey and she was delivered to her owner in March 2010. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Newcruise and she was last refitted in 2016.

Guest Accommodation

Luna has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests in 9 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 49 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include a dancefloor, spa, beauty salon, satellite communications, underwater lights, beach club, gym, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Luna is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Luna comfortably cruises at 18 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 22 knots with a range of up to 7,600 nautical miles from her 850,000 litre fuel tanks at 16 knots. Luna features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 176,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1SSC, YACHT, MONO, EP, G6, ICE CLASS 1D. ✠ LMC, UMS, DP(AM), PCAC(1.1), NAV1, IBS, BWTS* classification society rules.

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Luna Awards & Nominations

• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2011 Exterior Design & Styling Award: Displacement Motor Yachts 200′+ Finalist
• The World Superyacht Awards 2011 Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 3,000GT and above (approximately 85m+) Finalist

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Luna was delivered in June 2010 and underwent a thorough refit in 2015/16, including the fairing of the hull and over 1,000 extra items. Diesel-electric powered, she has two helipads, one forward and one aft.

About LUNA , brought to you by BOATPro

LUNA is a 115.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Lloyd Werft and delivered in 2010.

Her top speed is 22.5 kn and her cruising speed is 16.8 kn and her power comes from two diesel electric engines. She can accommodate up to 18 guests in 9 staterooms, with 49 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 5655.0 GT and a 20.0 m beam.

She was designed by Newcruise , who has designed 7 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Lloyd Werft , and the interior of the yacht was designed by Donald Starkey , who has 56 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

LUNA is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 70 motor yachts longer than 100m, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 0.89 kn above the average, and her top speed 2.8 kn above the average.

LUNA is currently sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 456 yachts registered. She is currently located at the superyacht marina Club de Mar, in Spain, where she has been located for 2 days. For more information regarding LUNA's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement , Expedition Yacht
• Builder: Lloyd Werft
• Naval Architect: Lloyd Werft
• Exterior Designer: Newcruise
• Interior Designer: Donald Starkey
• Refits: 2016

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M/Y Luna: The 115m Superyacht Has Finally Left Dubai

After a gruelling few years of legal battles, the 115m superyacht ‘Luna’ has finally left Dubai. In 2017, the vessel was at the centre of a prolific divorce settlement between Farkhad Akhmedov and his ex-wife Tatiana Akhmedova which would continue over the following years. Luna is now free, and has been heading up the Suez Canal to explore the Mediterranean. SEO

Luna’s Rocky History

Farkhad Akhmedov came into possession of Luna in 2014, after purchasing it from Roman Abramovich for US$360. In 2017, Akhmedov and his wife Tatiana entered into a legal dispute concerning their divorce. At this time, Luna was in Port Rashid, Dubai, for maintenance work. The superyacht was then under court order to remain in its current location whilst resolving the dispute. After many setbacks and obstacles, she is now back where she belongs, on the open water.

Luna’s Design

Luna is an explorer superyacht built by Lloyd Werft at their German shipyard. Her interior features a design by Donald Starkey Designs, whilst Newcruise provided their expertise to create her striking exterior. The vessel has room to accommodate up to 50 guests and 18 crew members over her five decks. Luna’s luxurious facilities include two helipads, an expansive beach club, and a spa with a steam bath, plunge pool and sauna.

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The 115m megayacht LUNA was delivered to her new owner on the 10 th of April just south of Kristiansand’s coast in Norway. The explorer motor yacht LUNA is the world’s largest expedition yacht which was launched last October by Lloyd Werft and Stahlbau Nord Shipyards in Germany. The 115m Expedition Motor yacht LUNA recently underwent outfitting, painting and sea trials before being delivered to her famous owner.

The 115m (377ft) long range expedition yacht LUNA’s hull was recently painted a prominent navy blue with waterline stripes instead of her previous white colour, further enhancing the striking exterior features of this 115m luxury Superyacht LUNA.

The Luxury yacht LUNA has an interior designed by the distinguished designer Donald_Starkey . Her innovative exterior styling was designed by Newcruise Design which featuring two helicopter pads facing forward and to the rear around the large communications tower. The Explorer Yacht LUNA also features transom doors at the sides, which lead directly to that yacht’s high quality tenders.

M/Y LUNA has an expansive open aft deck that boasts a covered swimming pool and sunbathing areas, with a dedicated open luxury leisure area featuring a beach club leading down to the swim platform.

The superyacht Luna is truly an expedition yacht allowing her owner to cruise great distances without having to refuel in pure luxury, even while traversing rough seas.

It is understood that Megayacht ECLIPSE , which is soon to become the world’s largest superyacht, will also be delivered to the same owner as Superyacht LUNA, in time for summer.

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[…] According to Norwegian newspaper FVN.no Yacht ECLIPSE, the largest private superyacht in the world at 162.5 plus meters, is to have sea trials in Norway Kristiansand on the 17th or 18th of May. Once the sea trials are completed motor yacht ECLIPSE will be handed over to her new owner, a well know yacht owner who has built a fleet of superyachts including the also recently launch Explorer yacht LUNA. […]

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Luna Specifications

• Model Custom
• Sub Type Long Range Expedition
• Flag United Kingdom
• Class SOLAS
• Hull NB 111
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• Naval Architect Lloyd Werft
• Exterior Designer NEWCRUISE™ - Krueger Yacht Projekt GmbH
• Interior Designer Donald Starkey
• Length Overall 114.2m
• Length at Waterline -
• Draft (min) -
• Draft (max) 6.0m
• Gross Tonnage -
• Cabins Total 9
• Hull Configuration Displacement
• Hull Material Steel
• Superstructure -
• Deck Material Teak
• Fuel Type Diesel-Electric
• Manufacturer -
• Total Power -
• Propulsion Twin Azipods
• Max Speed 18.9 Kn
• Cruising Speed 16 Kn
• Fuel Capacity -
• Water Capacity -
• Generator -
• Stabilizers -
• Thrusters -
• Amenities -
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• Exterior Designer NEWCRUISE™ - Krueger Yacht Projekt GmbH No profile available
• Interior Designer Donald Starkey View profile

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115m MY 'Luna' released from Dubai

The saga for the akhmedov fortune has taken another turn….

The Luna saga, which saw the 115m Lloyd Werft-built superyacht seized in Dubai last year as a result of an acrimonious divorce battle between Farkhad Akhmedov and his British wife Tatiana Akhmedov, has taken a new turn with an appeals court in Dubai determining that the seizure of the vessel, which had been enforced by a freezing order on the part of the British courts, does not hold sway in the Emirates.

The couple, who married in 1993, have been part of a divorce battle that is considered to have yielded the largest divorce settlement in British history, with the British courts ruling in 2016 that Ms Akhmedov was owed £453 million for her ‘equal contributions to the welfare of the family’.

The judgement further stated that Mr Akhmedov had attempted to ring-fence a number of assets from the UK courts, including the superyacht Luna, thereby restricting his wife’s access to his global assets.

In 2017, Luna was detained by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts while she was undergoing maintenance in Port Rashid, as a London court sought to enforce the pay-out.

In November 2018, a new development saw judges in Dubai rule that a commercial court in the Emirati state had no requirement to uphold a freezing order enforced by a UK court, as well as claiming that the vessel belonged to Mr Akhmedov by right. Last week, following a battle in the UAE appeals court, it was, once again, determined that the British freezing order need not be upheld by the UAE commercial courts.

Given the nature of the divorce proceedings, which has seen the use of, supposedly, falsified divorce documents on the part of Mr Akhmedov and the employ of Baroness Fiona Shackleton, one of the world’s most acclaimed divorce lawyers, on the part of Mrs Akhmedov, it is more than likely that there is plenty more to come in the fight for Luna and the Akhmedov fortune.

However, in the meantime, Mr Akhmedov has use of the vessel again.

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LUNA Yacht – Glamorous $300M Superyacht

LUNA yacht has had an incredible journey over the years and has had a few facelifts as well.

Until now, LUNA is famous for being the world’s largest expedition yacht. Despite its large size, it is also known for having many family-friendly amenities that create a homey feel to it.

LUNA yacht interior

The interior of LUNA is chic but calming, which differs from the intensity of its exterior’s hard lines.

The designer, Lloyd Werft wanted to make sure each room of this vessel was appreciated appropriately.

The lounge and dining room are split by a wall and fireplace, so guests can enjoy different experiences in each room.

Guests can also enjoy a moment of serenity in the low aft deck’s sun worship room.

After some deep breathing exercises here, guests can also take a swim in the large pool that was once the largest pool on a superyacht.

Some other amenities on the LUNA superyacht are two tender garages, a gym, a beach club, a steam bath, a plunge pool, and a sauna.

It has a variety of activities for people to enjoy regardless of age.

Though LUNA has gone through many changes in her short lifetime, she continues to be a classic superyacht.

She is not only incredible to look at, but has everything needed for a good time out on the ocean.

LUNA was created to be a space for both adults and children to play in and have an unforgettable experience.

With the hard work of many workers and designers, LUNA has come to achieve that goal.

Specifications

The impressive LUNA yacht measures 115 meters and can reach top speeds of 22.5 knots.

It holds 9 staterooms that can house up to 18 guests and 49 crew members. The engine room of LUNA is different from most superyachts.

Not only is it large in volume, but it has a special polish that keeps the engine room squeaky clean.

Some staff members have described it as the cleanest engine room they have ever worked in.

There are seven generators that power the electric motors that take up less space on the ship, decrease vibrations, and make for a more economical ride.

Many have said that the original paint job was not the best, to put it lightly. One of its 130 jobs was to repaint the whole hull of the LUNA yacht.

It now has a mirror finish from end to end on its 2,000+ square meters of hull.

It took over 70 painters and eight months to finish this massive undertaking.

Now LUNA has a continuous shine along its hull with not a blemish in sight.

The interior of the LUNA yacht is chic but calming, which differs from the intensity of its exterior’s hard lines.

The LUNA yacht was created to be a space for both adults and children to play in and have an unforgettable experience.

LUNA yacht background

Originally built by Llod Werft Roman Abramovich, it was sold to Akhmedov in 2014.

With its change in owners, it also changed in appearance. LUNA had a 14-month-long process with around 130 jobs.

These changes included adding wine fridges and separating the ballast tank system. It took a lot of work, but it definitely improved on a classic superyacht.

Yacht Seizure

In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in May 2022, the yacht was seized in a German port due to its owner being tied to the Russian oligarch.

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Italy's Luna Rossa eliminates American Magic from the America's Cup

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has eliminated NYYC American Magic and advanced to the challenger’s final of the America’s Cup

BARCELONA, Spain -- Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli eliminated NYYC American Magic on Thursday and advanced to the challenger’s final of the America’s Cup .

Luna Rossa won the series 5-3 after a flawless and fast regatta where the Italian yacht finished a minute ahead of its American rival.

“We are super happy. It has been a fantastic journey in this semifinal and we are ready for more,” port helmsman Francesco Bruni said.

Luna Rossa had led the series 4-0 before American Magic made it interesting by scoring three consecutive victories.

INEOS Britannia awaits the Italian yacht in the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger’s final that will begin on Sept. 26. That will be a rematch of the 2021 matchup that Luna Rossa won.

The winner of the series faces defending champion Team Emirates New Zealand in the America’s Cup final next month.

Luna Rossa sealed the win over the Americans a day after it gifted them their third victory, when some rigging broke free on the Italian yacht and left it disabled in the Mediterranean.

But the shore crew fixed the malfunction on the mainsail overnight.

Luna Rossa took the lead in the decider when it cut behind its rival on the first of six legs and never looked back. The Americans were 700 meters behind when the winner crossed the finish line.

“I would just like to mention American Magic for putting up a hell of a fight. They are a champion team and showed it,” Luna Rossa's starboard helmsman Jimmy Spithill said. “This victory has to go to the shore team. They worked all night and this morning looked like a bunch of zombies.”

Luna Rossa swept the Americans 4-0 at the same stage in the 2021 America’s Cup held in Auckland, New Zealand.

The Americans faced adversity this time around when experienced helmsman Paul Goodison was unable to race in the series after he fell on the boat and cracked some ribs. Lucas Calabrese took his place and performed admirably, according to co-helm Tom Slingsby, despite his limited hours in the super foiling yacht.

American Magic needed to win the two races scheduled on Thursday to advance.

“Huge congratulations to Luna Rossa, the better team won,” Slingsby said. “We've got to hold our heads high, as much as I am stewing on some bad decisions in that race. But given where we were last week, we had a huge improvement in that short time.”

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Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has eliminated NYYC American Magic and advanced to the challenger’s final of the America’s Cup

Italy's Luna Rossa Eliminates American Magic From the America's Cup

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli eliminated NYYC American Magic on Thursday and advanced to the challenger’s final of the America’s Cup .

Luna Rossa won the series 5-3 after a flawless and fast regatta where the Italian yacht finished a minute ahead of its American rival.

“We are super happy. It has been a fantastic journey in this semifinal and we are ready for more,” port helmsman Francesco Bruni said.

Luna Rossa had led the series 4-0 before American Magic made it interesting by scoring three consecutive victories.

INEOS Britannia awaits the Italian yacht in the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger’s final that will begin on Sept. 26. That will be a rematch of the 2021 matchup that Luna Rossa won.

The winner of the series faces defending champion Team Emirates New Zealand in the America’s Cup final next month.

Luna Rossa sealed the win over the Americans a day after it gifted them their third victory, when some rigging broke free on the Italian yacht and left it disabled in the Mediterranean.

But the shore crew fixed the malfunction on the mainsail overnight.

Luna Rossa took the lead in the decider when it cut behind its rival on the first of six legs and never looked back. The Americans were 700 meters behind when the winner crossed the finish line.

“I would just like to mention American Magic for putting up a hell of a fight. They are a champion team and showed it,” Luna Rossa's starboard helmsman Jimmy Spithill said. “This victory has to go to the shore team. They worked all night and this morning looked like a bunch of zombies.”

Luna Rossa swept the Americans 4-0 at the same stage in the 2021 America’s Cup held in Auckland, New Zealand.

The Americans faced adversity this time around when experienced helmsman Paul Goodison was unable to race in the series after he fell on the boat and cracked some ribs. Lucas Calabrese took his place and performed admirably, according to co-helm Tom Slingsby, despite his limited hours in the super foiling yacht.

American Magic needed to win the two races scheduled on Thursday to advance.

“Huge congratulations to Luna Rossa, the better team won,” Slingsby said. “We've got to hold our heads high, as much as I am stewing on some bad decisions in that race. But given where we were last week, we had a huge improvement in that short time.”

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Luna Rossa win Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final to set up INEOS Britannia showdown

• Toby Heppell
• September 19, 2024

The Italian-flagged Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli have overcome American Magic to win their semi-final despite picking up damage yesterday

The fifth day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final would see only two teams out on the water after INEOS Britannia clinched the first spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final, having knocked Alinghi Red Bull Racing out of the competition in yesterday’s racing.

But the today, Thursday 19 September was set to be crucial. With Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on four wins and American Magic on three wins in the first-to-five-series and two races scheduled, one of these teams would see their America’s Cup dreams over by the end of the afternoon.

The weather was due to be similar to the conditions we have seen through most of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals and Round Robins, with a 6-10 knot breeze forecast from the south and reasonably large swell too.

The big question on everyone’s lips was to what extent has Luna Rossa been able to repair their damaged traveller, which spectacularly failed on the final downwind of their second race yesterday, crippling the Italian boat and handing the Americans their third consecutive win of the series.

And for those of us hoping for a continuation of the close fight between these two boats, it was a relief to see Luna Rossa heading out onto the water looking fully repaired and ready for racing.

Key takeaways from the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final Day 5

• Luna Rossa Vs INEOS Britannia sets up a repeat of 2021’s Challenger final
• No clear sign of any continued structural issues for Luna Rossa
• Another lost start for the Italian team may be a concern

Race 15 American Magic  Vs  Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli

Skippers American Magic: Lucas Calabrese &   Tom Slingsby Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli:  Jimmy Spithill  & Francesco Bruni

Although the forecast was for wind at the lighter end of the range, race time dawned with a decent 11 knots across most of the course. It was still a little patchy as we had seen for yesterday’s racing, but nothing like the extremely tricky conditions we have witnessed in Barcelona of late.

In the pre-start American Magic were the first team to gybe around at the right hand boundary and lead back to the start. Luna Rossa were happy to let them go initially and tacked around to gauge off well to windward. Spithill and Bruni then put their foot down to try to bear away behind the Americans and attempt to get underneath them to hook them. But it was an easy defend for Slingsby and Calabrese who bore away too to cover off the attempt.

But that had put the Italian boat very close to American Magic off their windward hip as they hit the startline and Spithill and Bruni tacked off straight out of the start. First blood to American Magic.

At the first cross American Magic was in the lead and Slingsby and Calabrese elected to tack dead in front of the starboard-tacked Luna Rossa.

Luna Rossa tacked straight away with a small amount of distance to the right hand layline, meaning they would need to do several tacks in quick succession. But the right hand side of the course had a touch more wind and when the two boats next crossed, with Luna Rossa once again on starboard, American Magic were still ahead but the gap was shrinking.

American Magic tried to do repeat their previous trick and tack in front of Luna Rossa. But the gap had come down significantly and the Italians were able to foot underneath the Americans, get even with them and squeeze up into a high mode to force the Americans to tack away.

The key moment of the race. Photo: Ian Roman / America’s Cup

This move, coupled with a poor layline call from Slingsby and Calabrese saw Luna Rossa with a 20 second lead around the first windward gate.

Once again there was little to choose between the two boats in pure pace terms, and the downwind saw the boats fairly even. In the end it was American Magic who rounded the left gate mark 21 seconds back from Luna Rossa, who took the opposite mark.

Luna Rossa had picked the better gate, sending them to the favoured side of the course to lock in their lead and then did a decent job of keeping a loose cover on their American competition.

But there were gains to be had in the patchy conditions and American Magic managed to get back within 100m of Luna Rossa by the top mark – a gap that had been up to 400m in the early part of the leg.

Around the second windward gate, American Magic had closed the gap to a mere 8 seconds, but it was Luna Rossa once again heading out the better side of the course, having rounded the left hand gate mark (looking upwind).

And once again Spithill and Bruni showed just how impressive the Italian team can be, sailing a controlled downwind to lead by 22 seconds at the leeward gate.

Luna Rossa was looking a polished team and hooked up the shifts on the final windward leg. With fewer options on the table, and the finish looming ever-closer, American Magic also had to take a slightly riskier tactical strategy.

As such the lead really blew out on the final upwind to see American Magic round the windward gate for the last time fully 51 seconds behind and in need of a miracle to keep their America’s Cup dream alive.

But another unlikely America’s Cup comeback was not to be and Luna Rossa cruised down the final leg to take the win and in so doing book their place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final, where they will meet INEOS Britannia.

“We’re super happy. Almost more than when we won the Prada Cup in Auckland, it’s been a fantastic journey these super semi-finals. We had some pressure for sure but it was great to reply strongly to that pressure,” said a clearly elated Franscesco Bruni after racing – once he finished whooping and hollering.

“The last 24 hours have been the toughest for the shore team, but we are a super strong team and They deserve this… Everyone deserves this.”

“First of all I’d like to congratulate American Magic for putting up one hell of a fight,” said ‘Spithill. “We got to 4-0 up and they are a champion team and they showed that.”

“Congratulations to Luna Rossa, the better team won,” said a deflated Tom Slingsby. “We’ve got to hold our heads high – as much as I’m rueing a few of my bad decisions during that race. A huge thank you to everyone in the American Magic family from all our supporters and family who are tirelessly with us through the shore team for the work they did on the boat to the designers and sailors and management.”

Luna Rossa celebrate as they cross the line to win. Photo: Ian Roman / America’s Cup

What did we learn from the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final Race 15?

There were question marks about whether Luna Rossa would be able to be as competitive after a night of round-the-clock surgery to repair yesterday’s structural damage. But the boat looked for all the world exactly as she has in every other race.

These two boats have been very closely matched throughout the competition and it was essentially one small mistake on the first beat that lost this, with American Magic electing to try to tack in front of Luna Rossa, when they probably should have ducked them, tacked on the layline and held starboard advantage going into the top gate.

On such fine margins can America’s Cup racing be won or lost and from 4-0 down it was always going to require something close to perfection for Slingsby and Co. to make it through to the finals.

For their part this is the second America’s Cup in a row that the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic has arrived with a decent looking boat, but circumstances have seen them ejected in the Semi-Finals.

Luna Rossa continues to look like a polished outfit (figuratively and literally in their shiny silver AC75 ), but they have show a few weaknesses here. In particular they have been poor off the startline throughout the Semi-Final and today they lost the start again – although arguably they would have been happy to be the first to the favoured right of the course.

There is now exactly 1 weeks gao before the first-to-seven-wins Louis Vuitton Cup Final takes place between INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. Roll on Thursday 26 September.

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American Magic endures 'brutal' elimination from America's Cup by Italy's Luna Rossa

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — American Magic's comeback fell short and it bid farewell to the 37th America's Cup after Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli secured a decisive fifth win in their playoff series on Thursday.

The same Italian team had eliminated the representative of the New York Yacht Club in the same challengers' semifinal three years prior in Auckland by a 4-0 score. This time, after trailing 4-0, the boat skippered by Tom Slingsby had rallied with three straight wins before finally succumbing 5-3.

“It’s brutal. You know, losing just absolutely sucks,” Terry Hutchinson, head of American Magic sailing operations, told The Associated Press. “We had higher expectations for ourselves.”

American boats have won the America’s Cup a record 30 times, but their last title came in 2013.

The Americans faced adversity this time around when experienced helmsman Paul Goodison was unable to race against Luna Rossa after he fell on the boat and cracked some ribs. Lucas Calabrese took his place and performed admirably, according to Slingsby, despite his limited hours in the super foiling yacht.

Hutchinson applauded the effort of his team but said that another exit against an admittedly “well-polished” Luna Rossa was not the plan. He also rued some what-could-have-beens in the series, which included one loss by just two seconds.

“The fact that Tommy and Lucas were able to get the boat to a spot where we were knocking on the door, basically in every race except for one. I mean, in the first day of the regatta, we led both those races ... you’re just kicking yourself," he said.

American Magic needed to win the two races scheduled on Thursday to advance, but Luna Rossa wrapped it up after a flawless and fast regatta that it finished a minute ahead.

“We are super happy. It has been a fantastic journey in this semifinal and we are ready for more,” Luna Rossa port helmsman Francesco Bruni said.

INEOS Britannia awaits the Italians in the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger’s final that will begin on Sept. 26. That will be a rematch of the 2021 challenger's final that Luna Rossa also won. The winner of the first-to-seven-wins series will face defending champion Team Emirates New Zealand in the America’s Cup final next month.

Luna Rossa had been cruising in the series until the Americans got back in it. Luna Rossa aided that American fightback when some rigging broke free on the Italian yacht on Wednesday and left it disabled. When the rigging suddenly came loose a loud pop was heard and the boat crashed off its foils into the waves.

But the Luna Rossa shore crew worked through the night to fix the mainsail and its boat performed perfectly.

Luna Rossa took the lead in the decider when it cut behind American Magic on the first of six legs, picked up speed, and never looked back. The Americans were 700 meters behind when the winner crossed the finish line.

“I would just like to mention American Magic for putting up a hell of a fight. They are a champion team and showed it,” Luna Rossa’s starboard helmsman Jimmy Spithill said. “This victory has to go to the shore team. They worked all night and this morning looked like a bunch of zombies.”

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 ·  19.09.2024

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Nach traveller-bruch: shoreteam arbeitete die nacht durch, louis vuitton cup: europäisches duell im finale.

Mit einem Vorsprung von über 600 Metern bereiteten die italienischen Cup-Jäger von Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli dem wohl spannendsten Duell des aktuell laufenden 37. America’s Cup heute ein eindeutiges Ende. Gestern noch konnte die amerikanische Crew auf “Patriot” auf 3:4 verkürzen, nachdem man zwischenzeitlich mit 0:4 zurückgelegen hatte. Erinnerungen an die legendäre Aufholjagd aus dem Jahr 2013, als das Oracle Team USA aus einem 1:8 Rückstand noch einen 9:8-Sieg machte, waren längst wiedererweckt worden. Schlussendlich sollte es aber trotz einer starken Leistung diesmal nicht reichen.

“Gratulation an Luna Rossa, das bessere Team hat gewonnen”, sagte der sichtlich niedergeschlagene Tom Slingsby, Skipper bei den amerikanischen Herausfordern vom New York Yacht Club, in seiner ersten Reaktion auf das Ausscheiden. Nach einem starken Start auf der linken Seite und dem ersten Cross hatte sein Team in Führung gelegen und machte den Eindruck, das Momentum vom Vortag mit auf den Kurs genommen zu haben. In der Annäherung an das erste Luv-Gate wurde es dann allerdings knifflig.

“Patriot” hatte “Luna Rossa” knapp vor dem Bug gekreuzt und sich dann deckend in Luv der Italiener gelegt. Als diese mit einem Speedvorteil schon wenige Sekunden später in Lee durchzubrechen schienen, entschied sich American Magic erneut für eine Wende. Als die Boote nach nur je einem weiteren Manöver wieder im Gate aufeinandertreffen, hat Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli bereits einen Vorsprung von 20 Sekunden angesammelt. Auf dem zweiten Amwind-Schlag wird es nochmal eng, doch den US-Seglern gelingt es nicht mehr, die Führung zu übernehmen. Im Ziel beträgt der Rückstand nach einem erneut schwachen Downwind schlussendlich 61 Sekunden.

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“Wir müssen den Kopf hochhalten, auch wenn ich noch über einige meiner schlechten Entscheidungen in diesem Rennen nachdenke. Ein großes Dankeschön an alle in der American-Magic-Familie. Was wir hier geschaffen haben, ist unfassbar”, so Slingsby. Beim eingangs erwähnten America’s Cup 2013 war der damals frisch gebackene Laser-Olympiasieger als Stratege am letzten amerikanischen Triumph bei der prestigeträchtigsten Regatta im Segelsport beteiligt. Sein damaliger Steuermann war mit Jimmy Spithill heute auch maßgeblich für das Scheitern seines aktuellen US-Teams verantwortlich.

Als Steuermann von “Luna Rossa” stellte der 45-Jährige erneut seine mentale Stärke mit einem perfekten Rennen unter Beweis. Vom Start weg zeigte sich das italienische Team in den noch immer anspruchsvollen, aber deutlich konstanteren Bedingungen vor Barcelona schnell, agil und nicht ansatzweise nachlässig. Überhaupt ermöglicht wurde dieser Triumph allerdings erst durch einen Kraftakt der Bootsbauer. “Dieser Sieg geht an unser Shoreteam. Sie haben die ganze Nacht durchgemacht und das ist einfach der beste Weg, es ihnen zurückzuzahlen”, so Spithill.

Sein italienischer Co-Steuermann auf der Backbordseite konnte seine Freude derweil kaum zurückhalten. “Ich bin überglücklich, fast noch mehr als, als wir in Auckland 2021 den Prada Cup (Ausscheidung zum 36. America’s Cup; Anm. d. Red.) gewonnen haben”, strahlte Francesco Bruni nach dem Zieldurchgang. Auch vom sechsfachen America’s-Cup-Teilnehmer gab es ein Sonderlob für das Team an Land: “Die letzten 24 Stunden waren für das Shoreteam besonders hart, es war keine leichte Nacht. Psychologisch gesehen war es extrem schwer für das gesamte Team. Ich bin sehr stolz!”

In der zweiten Wettfahrt am gestrigen Mittwoch war es zu einem Schaden am Traveller des silberglänzenden AC75-Cuppers gekommen. Mit einem lauten Knall ermüdete dieser in einem Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen unter der extremen Last. In unter 24 Stunden gelang es, den Foiler wieder rennbereit zu machen und so die Chance auf den jetzt geglückten Finaleinzug beim Louis Vuitton Cup zu wahren.

• America’s Cup: Drama im Halbfinale – ”Patriot” verkürzt nach Bruch auf “Luna Rossa” auf 3:4

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Während es für die Eidgenossen und nun auch US-Amerikaner nach Hause geht, haben die beiden verbliebenen Herausforderer genau eine Woche Zeit, ihre Wunden zu lecken, bevor es ab Donnerstag, dem 26. September, zum Showdown im Louis Vuitton Cup kommt. In der Zwischenzeit krönt der Nachwuchs beim Youth America’s Cup bereits seine Sieger. Das deutsche Team wird erstmals morgen ab 14 Uhr gefordert sein.

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Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – St. Petersburg

February 14-16, 2025  •  Hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club

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St. Petersburg Social Pass

Enjoy snack and drinks nightly, the launch of Mount Gay Rum’s special edition, SPYC’s Famous Saturday Supper, music, games and more. Complimentary Social Passes for SWRS Race Officials and Junior Sailors. Advance offer – Buy 4 and the 5th pass free.

Speaker Series – St. Petersburg – Victor Diaz de Leon

Venezuelan wonder-boy, Victor Diaz de Leon , was the first Special Guest of the 2024 Sailing World Speaker Series. Sailing World Editor, Dave Reed, covered special stories behind Victor’s climb to multiple victories, and the sizzle of the new SailGP Team United States.

Mount Gay Rum Cocktail Contest

• Winning Cocktail: “Low Tide Old Fashioned”
• Winning SWRS Team: Va Bene – Brad Barrios, Thomas Barry, Andrea Cichon, Michal Cichon, Tara Lee Costich, Ryan Graber, Michael Jacobsen, Mark Macke, Frances McCarthy, Tom O’Donohue, David Slonena
• Ingredients: 2oz Mount Gay Black Barrel, 1/3 oz Banana liquor, 5 drps Angostuna bitters, 4 drops Peychard bitters, dark simple syrup, fresh cinnamon, Maraschino cherries
• How to Make: Mix ingredients in stirring glass, cover cocktail glass with dark simple syrup, layer rum, float banana liquor, grate cinnamon, garnish with cinnamon and cherries

Regatta News: St. Petersburg

One Charismatic Crew

The crew of Tim Landt’s Nightwind 35 Charisma took on the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Distance Race in St. Pete to recreate themselves.

Melges 24 Team Wins Midwinter Championship and Overall Title in St. Pete

Steve and Catherine Boho’s team on The 300 win the Midwinters and get berth to the BVI championship.

St. Pete To Shine Again

The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series 2024 kicks off in St. Petersburg with a packed Tampa Bay.

One For the Books in St. Petersburg

A big turnout, lively parties and great racing. It’s what to expect at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg.

Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series St. Petersburg 2023 Gallery

Select images from the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series weekend event in St. Petersburg, Florida.

St. Pete is Going to Sizzle

All indications are the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series’ kick off in St. Petersburg is going to be hot. And we’re not just talking about the weather.

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