⛵ America’s Cup 2027: Luna Rossa and Taihoro Return to the Water as AC75 Development Accelerates

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# ⛵ America’s Cup 2027: Luna Rossa and Taihoro Return to the Water as AC75 Development Accelerates

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**🌊 Following Luna Rossa's victory at the Naples Preliminary Regatta, the Italian team resumes AC75 testing in Cagliari, while Emirates Team New Zealand brings Taihoro back onto the water in Auckland.**

# 🏆 Luna Rossa Resumes Training After Naples Victory

Preparations for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup are gathering momentum as Luna Rossa returns to the water with its AC75 yacht.

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On October 6, 2026, the Italian team resumed sailing in Cagliari following approximately one month of technical development and modifications.

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The return comes after Luna Rossa's successful performance at the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Naples, where the team secured victory with its AC40.

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Attention now shifts to the larger AC75, the high-performance foiling yacht that will play a central role in the 2027 competition.

# ⚙️ Technical Development Takes Centre Stage

During the break from AC75 sailing, Luna Rossa's designers, engineers and shore crew worked on a series of upgrades intended to improve the yacht's performance.

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The first training session provided an opportunity to evaluate these changes in real sailing conditions.

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Winds from the southeast generally ranged between 9 and 12 knots, allowing the crew to perform manoeuvres and assess the yacht's handling.

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The testing programme focuses on speed, stability, technical reliability and the coordination between sailors and onboard systems.

# 👨‍✈️ Peter Burling and Marco Gradoni Lead the Crew

The session featured a strong combination of international experience and Italian sailing talent.

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Peter Burling helmed from the starboard side, while Marco Gradoni initially occupied the port helm position before being replaced by Ruggero Tita.

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Vittorio Bissaro, Umberto Molineris and Gianluigi Ugolini shared trimming responsibilities during the session.

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Maria Giubilei also remained onboard, while an engineer joined the crew to support technical observations.

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The rotating crew configuration allowed the team to assess different combinations and gather valuable performance data.

# 📊 More Than 100 Minutes of Foiling

The training session produced useful technical information.

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According to America's Cup reconnaissance reports, Luna Rossa completed approximately 106 minutes of foiling, including 24 tacks and 23 gybes.

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A minor technical incident occurred when a carbon support carrying measurement equipment broke following contact with a wave.

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After inspections and temporary repairs, the team was able to continue its training programme.

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Such sessions are essential for identifying areas requiring improvement before competitive racing begins.

# 🇳🇿 Taihoro Returns to Sailing in Auckland

Meanwhile, Emirates Team New Zealand has also resumed AC75 activity in Auckland.

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Taihoro, the defending team's high-performance yacht, returned to the water featuring a new rudder.

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The modification highlights the continuing technological development taking place across the America's Cup fleet.

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With teams working on different sides of the world, the technical competition is already underway.

# 🌊 Naples 2027: The Race Begins Long Before the Start Line

The return of both AC75 yachts marks another important stage in preparations for the 2027 America's Cup.

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These sophisticated foiling yachts combine advanced engineering, aerodynamic efficiency and exceptional sailing skills.

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For Luna Rossa, victory in Naples with the AC40 provided an encouraging sporting result, but success in the main competition will depend on further progress with the AC75.

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Technical innovation, crew coordination and performance analysis will be crucial throughout the coming months.

# 🌍 Countdown to the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup

Naples is preparing to welcome one of the world's most prestigious sailing competitions.

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Following the excitement of the September 2026 Preliminary Regatta, the city will once again become the focus of international sailing attention in 2027.

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As Luna Rossa continues its development programme in Cagliari and Taihoro returns to training in Auckland, the journey towards the next America's Cup is accelerating.

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**The road to Naples 2027 is already taking shape, with innovation, teamwork and technical excellence driving the world's leading sailing teams towards their ultimate challenge.**

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