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LOUIS VUITTON TROPHY NICE COTE D'AZUR 2009 07.nov 2009

Nice, 7th November 2009. Day One of the first Round Robin in the Louis Vuitton Trophy saw Azzurra (ITA) up against BMW Oracle Racing (USA). Skipper and helmsman Francesco Bruni showed his worth from the pre-start phase dominating Oracle and leading the American team, with Gavin Brady at the helm, from the start. Unfortunately the wind Gods did not smile on Nice today and the light breezes grew ever weaker as the match proceed... Read More

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LOUIS VUITTON TROPHY NICE COTE D'AZUR 2009 06.nov 2009 AZZURRA READY FOR THE OFF IN NICE

Team Azzurra is preparing for tomorrow’s first day of racing against BMW Oracle racing in the Louis Vuitton Trophy – Nice Cote d’Azur. The Italian team, led by skipper Francesco Bruni, has been paired with the Americans of Oracle, with skipper Russell Coutts, for the opening match race in the first flight of Round Robin One in the event... Read More

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Azzurra team practices in Valencia 

Valencia, Spain. 13th October 2009. In preparation for the Louis Vuitton Trophy, due to take place in Nice from 7th to 22nd November, the members of team Azzurra are completing practice sessions in the waters off Valencia. The Italian team born of the partnership between Giovanni Maspero and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda arrived... Read More

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