The NYYC managed to defend the trophy 24 times in a row before its defeat in 1983 against the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Despite it being a long-running event, only the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland (with Alinghi) have ever won the Cup over the years.
Prysmian shares values with the sailing competition such as innovation, high performance, sustainability and teamwork. The company is helping to supply energy and information across the globe through its high performing products, services and technologies.
It has chosen to be a co-partner of Alinghi Red Bull Racing in this event to help boost awareness of its brand and its drive towards the energy transition.
“We remain strongly committed to sailing because this sport also represents the wind and renewable energies that are a core element of both our business and future,” stated Massimo Battaini, CEO of Prysmian.
The series of events that make up this year’s edition of the America’s Cup will begin with the Preliminary Regatta warm-up races ahead of the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series), which decides who moves on to face defenders Emirates Team New Zealand to compete for sailing’s top honor.