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Opinion: Luna Rossa Shines as the Team to Beat After Day One of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup

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Day One of the Women’s America’s Cup brought fierce competition and challenging seas, as the foiling yachts tackled choppy waters that tested the skill of even the most experienced trimmers. Luna Rossa proved their mettle, winning three of the four races and establishing themselves as the team to beat in Group A.

October 05, 2024. 37th America’s Cup -Puig Women’s America’s Cup, Qualifying – Group A. NYYC American Magic Women’s Team, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Women’s Team Photo Credit: AC37 media

In Race One, it was Team UK that took the early lead, navigating the tough conditions to pull ahead of the Italians. However, Luna Rossa quickly regained their dominance, winning the next three races in a commanding fashion. The Italians showcased their expertise and control over the boat, clearly outclassing their competitors. By the end of the day, Italy sat comfortably atop the leaderboard, with the UK in a strong second position.

As with their youth team who also flew these AC40 foiling beasts, Italy’s women are proving to be a formidable force, displaying not only skill, but also consistency in their performance. Their mastery of the conditions leaves little doubt that they are the team to watch as the competition progresses.

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October 05, 2024. 37th America’s Cup -Puig Women’s America’s Cup, Qualifying – Group A. NYYC American Magic Women’s Team. Photo Credit: AC37 media

Meanwhile, New Zealand trails behind the frontrunners but holds onto third place, while the USA, Switzerland, and France find themselves further back in the standings. However, as anyone familiar with the America’s Cup knows, the race is never over until it’s over – there’s plenty of time for surprises in the next day of Group A races.

Tomorrow, Group B will take to the water, with teams from the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Australia, Spain, and Canada all eager to make their mark. These teams bring a mix of strong skills and strategies, making tomorrow’s races highly anticipated as fans wait to see how they’ll match up against the leaders of Group A.

October 05, 2024. 37th America’s Cup -Puig Women’s America’s Cup, Qualifying – Group A. Emirates Team New Zealand Women’s Team Photo Credit: AC37 media

With only the top three teams from the group advancing to the semi-finals, every race is crucial. The second day of the qualification series promises more thrills, and fans can expect fierce battles on the water as these world-class sailors vie for their place in the Semi-Final round.

Stay tuned for what’s shaping up to be a gripping contest, where nothing is certain until the final race is run!

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