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Luna Rossa's ITA 86 to be launched tomorrow

by Luna Rossa Media on 22 Mar 2006
Luna Rossa’s sailing team will be loking forward to sailing their V5 AC rule yacht. Luna Rossa Challenge S.L. 2007 www.lunarossachallenge.com
Luna Rossa's ITA 86 will be christened tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock in Valencia, Spain.

The ceremony will take place at Luna Rossa’s new base which was planned by Architect Renzo Piano. The design features the use of sails from America's Cup past editions.

Monsignor Esteban Escudero, Auxiliary Bishop and General Vicar of Valencia's Archdiocese will bless the boat.


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Luna Rossa en route from Milano to Valencia © Luna Rossa Challenge S.L. 2007 www.lunarossachallenge.com
Luna Rossa en route from Milano to Valencia © Luna Rossa Challenge S.L. 2007 www.lunarossachallenge.com

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