or the first time, Italy was one of the twelve teams participating in the Sail Grand Prix, the regatta held at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. The helm of Red Bull Italy was entrusted to Ruggero Tita, a two-time Olympic gold medalist (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024) and part of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team in the America’s Cup, who secured a respectable seventh place.

On this occasion, the entire Italian Olympic sailing team traveled to California for an initial scouting visit in preparation for the 2028 Olympics. It was a crucial opportunity not only to familiarize themselves with the Californian waters but also to strengthen an international presence that is becoming increasingly significant.