38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta - Tudor Team Alinghi rolls into Naples in style
by Tudor Team Alinghi 22 Sep 17:46 BST
Paul Goodison, Nico Rolaz, Phil Robertson and Pietro Sibello of Tudor Team Alinghi on Vespa Scooters in Naples © Samo Vidic / Tudor Team Alinghi
After a successful training camp, Tudor Team Alinghi has announced its crew for the second Preliminary Regatta in Naples. This morning, the four selected sailors arrived in style at their base in Nisida.
With broad smiles and high spirits, Paul Goodison (GBR), Skipper and Starboard Helm; Phil Robertson (NZL), Port Helm; Nicolas Rolaz (SUI), Starboard Trimmer; and Pietro Sibello (ITA), Port Trimmer, rode in on Italian Vespas and made their way to the Base in Nisida, clearly enjoying the moment.
The Tudor Team Alinghi crew will be the same as for the first pre-regatta in Cagliari. They will be sailing the Swiss AC40 boat optimised since Sardinia and featuring new sails.
They will compete in the Gulf of Naples for the first time, which Nicolas Rolaz, the Starboard Trimmer describes as "very demanding."
His fellow trimmer, Pietro Sibello agrees, saying: "The Gulf of Naples has been quite impressive in terms of consistency. Every day we've been here, the wind has been reliable, and we've been able to sail. Depending on the precise direction of the sea breeze, the top right of the course, closer to the shore, can change from day to day and even within a single day."
Now the four sailors switch into competition mode, maintaining focus and concentration.
Tudor Team Alinghi for Naples Preliminary Regatta
Paul Goodison (1977 / GBR), Skipper & Starboard Helm, three-time America's Cup competitor
Phil Robertson (1987 / NZL), Port Helm, since 2024 with the Team
Nicolas Rolaz (1999 / SUI), Starboard Trimmer, since 2024 with the Team
Pietro Sibello (1979/ ITA), Port Trimmer, two-time America's Cup competitor
Schedule
Thursday, September 24: Official Practice Day & Opening Ceremony
Friday, September 25: Race Day 1, 14 - 16 CEST
Saturday, September 26: Race Day 2, 14 - 16 CEST
Sunday, September 27: Race Day 3, 14 - 16 CEST