[Source: Luna Rossa] In the scheduled crew rotation foreseen by the training programme for the 34th America’s Cup, and in order to give to the new sailing team members Iker Martinez and Xabi Fernadez the opportunity to familiarize rapidly with this new class of boats, the two AC 45 Luna Rossa catamarans will race the coming San Francisco event with the following crew:
LUNA ROSSA SWORDFISH
Iker Martinez – Helmsman
Max Sirena – Skipper / Trimmer
Alister Richardson – Wing Trimmer
Manuel Modena – Trimmer
Emanuele Marino – Freestyler
LUNA ROSSA PIRANHA
Chris Draper – Helmsman
Francesco Bruni – Tactician / Wing Trimmer
Xabi Fernandez – Trimmer
Nick Hutton – Trimmer
Dave Carr – Freestyler
Iker Martinez will take the helm of Luna Rossa Swordfish while his Oylmpic teammate Xabi Fernandez will trim onboard Luna Rossa Piranha. Photo copyright Guilain Grenier