US EditionBurling Confirms Move to Team NZ Rival
- Peter Burling, a 34-year-old three-time America's Cup winner, joined the Italian team Luna Rossa to compete in the 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027.
- Burling joined Luna Rossa shortly after concluding his many-year tenure with Team New Zealand, where he earned multiple Olympic medals and played a key role in several successful America's Cup defenses.
- Luna Rossa is preparing for its latest campaign, with Burling set to support both sailing operations and technical development, although his exact role remains undefined.
- Max Sirena, Luna Rossa's CEO, said Burling brings 'tremendous sporting, technical, and personal value' and will reinforce the team’s leadership and development efforts.
- Burling expressed honor joining Luna Rossa, whom he has long respected as a rival, and looks forward to working with the team to help secure Italy’s first America's Cup victory.
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Peter Burling Joins Luna Rossa for 2027 America's Cup | Sports-Games
Peter Burling, three-time America's Cup winner, has joined Italian team Luna Rossa as they prepare for the 2027 competition in Naples. Previously with New Zealand, Burling brings his extensive experience, including Olympic medals and world titles, to the Italian team, enhancing both their sailing and technical operations.
America's Cup-winning skipper Burling joins Luna Rossa after Team NZ split
Three-times America's Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling has joined Italian team Luna Rossa after leaving New Zealand ahead of the 2027 edition of sailing's most prestigious competition, the team announced on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sailing-America's Cup-winning skipper Burling joins Luna Rossa after Team NZ split
(Reuters) -Three-times America's Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling has joined Italian team Luna Rossa after leaving New Zealand ahead of the 2027 edition of sailing's most prestigious competition, the team announced on Friday.
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