After having concluded the international race circuit the Luna Rossa Sailing Team met today in Valencia to resume on-the-water training.

During the past six weeks the Shore Team and the Boat Builders have finalized select modifications on board ITA 86 and ITA 74 under the supervision of the Design Team.

"During the August break we worked on both boats and on their components", Francesco de Angelis, Head of Team Luna Rossa, commented. "We also operated on ITA 74, our B boat, as to have an effective testing partner for aspects pertaining to the trying out of new components and for those linked to the development of the Sailing Team".

"Some of the changes had been planned as early as March, but we had to wait for the racing season to end", he added. "As of today our goal will be that of verifying what progress has been made using the July tests as a benchmark".

"We will tap into any opportunities that arise through meeting the other teams at sea. This will allow us to validate our work with an eye on the decisions that need to be made regarding the components of the second boat".

"A very important development period awaits us, which we enter into with great concentration and tranquility."