37th America’s Cup

From left to the right : Bernard d'Alessandri, H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Pierre Casiraghi in  Barcelona for the final  © YCM sur Instagram

With the third consecutive time, Emirates Team New Zealand  triumphed in the America’s Cup.

This was a resounding victory over Ineos Britania in this oldest sporty trophy in the world challenging technology and performances without boundaries.

The defender Emirates Team New Zealand  is led by Matteo de Nora member of the YCM.

The famous neo-zealand skipper Grant Dalton is also an YCM member.

Regarding the three challengers (among the total five with the French Orient Express Racing Team and the US  NYYC American Magic).

Ineos Britannia won the Luis Vuitton Cup.

Ben Ainslie, the skipper came back after sisty years for the Britsih team.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, owner of  Ineos is a Monaco resident since 2018 and YCM member.

Luna Rossa Pirelli and Alinghi Red Bull made great sailing races even.

 The Italian owner of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team is Patrizio Bertelli, is CEO of Prada and YCM member.

Ernesto Bertarelli is the Swiss owner of Alinghi Red Bull who won the America’s Cup in 2003 and 2007.

Final results 37th America’s Cup :

Winner                                    Emirates Team New Zealand

Winner Louis Vuitton  Cup :     Ineos Britannia

Louis Vuitton Semi finale Group 1:

Winner Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team contre NYYC American Magic

Louis Vuitton Semi finale Groupe 2 :

Winner Ineos Britannia against Alinghi Red Bull Racing

Emirates Team New Zealand, won by 7-2 races against Ineos Britannia.

The Kiwis have quickly won the four first races.  With very cool weather and wind conditions, they took advantage on British team. Ben Ainslie, from the UK team won only when the weather and wind conditions were stronger

With a score of  4-2 for the  Nez-Zealand, Ineos Team knew he had to tackle with very tuff conditions

The strong support of H.S.H Prince Albert II

Prince Albert, also President du Yacht Club, and His nephew Pierre Casiraghi, vice-president of the YCM, were in Barcelona with Bernard d’Alessandri, general secretary of the YCM said His proudness to host two famous members in the winning team. « I am very thankfull to New-Zealand, who is at its very best, but I want also to be very grateful to the British and their talent".

The YCM declared on Instagram: « it is not possible not to come to Barcelona to support these two great worldwide teams, further more members of our club. An historical and magical event.

For more information :

https://yacht-club-monaco.mc/triple-historique-pour-emirates-team-new-zeal

https://www.americascup.com/results