America’s Cup, the date set for the pre-race on September 24 in Naples is approaching and the organizational machine is accelerating: from now on the same top body will meet more frequently, at least once a month. The work is proceeding according to schedule: this is the main message that emerged from the Venue Board held at the Prefecture in Naples. Meanwhile, the American Racing Challenger Team USA has also arrived in Nisida, ahead of the first preliminary race: all teams are now present except for the Australian team, which will only take part in the tournament in 2027.
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Three members appointed by the Government participated in the board (including the Prefect of Naples Michele di Bari), the CEO of Sport e Salute Diego Nepi Molineris, and the Mayor of Naples Gaetano Manfredi. Also present was Marzio Perrelli, CEO of the America’s Cup Partnership, the joint governance structure for the sporting and commercial management of the sailing competition, and representatives of the law enforcement agencies.
“We are perfectly on time according to the planned schedule,” said the Mayor of Naples. “The Nisida base is fully operational. We plan to complete everything needed for the operation of the Bagnoli base by early October,” Manfredi added, “and so in October we hope to see the first AC75s in the waters of Naples.”
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Confirmation from Marzio Perrelli, CEO of the America’s Cup Partnership: “What was put in black and white is happening,” he said, “the timing is respected, the teams are very happy with the city both from an infrastructure point of view and from the hospitality point of view. Not a small thing considering that at full capacity we will be between 3-4 thousand people.”
Few organizational details emerged at the end of the meeting at the Prefecture. On the waterfront, Manfredi explained, there will be an elevated platform that will allow a better view of the race scenario. We will use the pre-race as a big test: we wanted it precisely because it allows us to see what works, but also what doesn’t.” Furthermore, Manfredi explained that observation points will be expanded: “We plan to set up not only the waterfront but also create viewing points going towards Posillipo, ensuring very widespread accessibility.” Access will be free, including to the village and services, but, the mayor specified, “accesses are limited because there is also a security issue.”
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