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Naples gears up for America’s Cup with Regatta

The nine AC40 yachts competing in the regatta are already berthed at team bases on the island of Nisida, next to the Bagnoli redevelopment site where the larger AC75 boats will eventually be launched for the main event in 2027. Work on the Bagnoli site is reportedly on schedule, with the mayor's office aiming to have the main infrastructure ready by 8 October so teams can begin moving their larger boats into hangars there.

Naples gears up for America’s Cup with Regatta

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The nine AC40 yachts competing in the regatta are already berthed at team bases on the island of Nisida, next to the Bagnoli redevelopment site where the larger AC75 boats will eventually be launched for...

Work on the Bagnoli site is reportedly on schedule, with the mayor's office aiming to have the main infrastructure ready by 8 October so teams can begin moving their larger boats into hangars there.

Race Village on the seafront A free Race Village is being built along Via Francesco Caracciolo, the seafront promenade that will be pedestrianised for the duration of the event, offering views towards...

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The nine AC40 yachts competing in the regatta are already berthed at team bases on the island of Nisida, next to the Bagnoli redevelopment site where the larger AC75 boats will eventually be launched for the main event in 2027. Work on the Bagnoli site is reportedly on schedule, with the mayor's office aiming to have the main infrastructure ready by 8 October so teams can begin moving their larger boats into hangars there. Race Village on the seafront A free Race Village is being built along Via Francesco Caracciolo, the seafront promenade that will be pedestrianised for the duration of the event, offering views towards Procida, Ischia and Capri.

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  • A week of events across the region The build-up begins on 21 September with the opening of a free "Sport Illumina" sports hub in Casalnuovo di Napoli, followed by a screening of the documentary Mighty Mary.

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Naples mayor Gaetano Manfredi visited the bases this week, saying the city was gearing up to ensure the preliminary regatta serves as a dress rehearsal for the main event, which starts next May with the Louis Vuitton Cup and the America's Cup. After racing there are sailor meet-and-greets, DJ sets and live music.

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