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Italy has a long and sometimes torrid love affair with the Admiral’s Cup. Italian teams competed in every Admiral’s Cup from 1969 to 1999, marking a strong and consistent presence. The nation’s sole victory came in 1995 when the Italian team claimed the prestigious trophy with a powerful trio: Ranaldo Del Bono’s Capricorno in the Big Boat class, Pasquale Landolfi’s Brava Q8 in the ILC40s, and Paolo Gaia’s Mumm a’Mia in the Mumm 36 class.
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2 Django boats enter the Admiral’s Cup
30-05-2025
Its history stretches back to 1957, when it was first conceived by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK, as a biennial celebration of international sailing prowess. Born in an era when yachting was dominated by wealthy enthusiasts and national pride, the Admiral’s Cup quickly became a showcase of skill, strategy, and seamanship, drawing teams from across the globe to compete in a series of challenging races.
28-05-2025