Luna Rossa uses advanced foiling technology (hydrofoils) and radical design innovations (e.g. in wing sails, composite materials).
In lighter wind conditions (4–6 knots) Luna Rossa has managed to take off on foils and maintain boat speeds in the 15–16 knot range.
Their training and recon efforts are very intense, pushing the limits of control, stability, and maneuvering while “flying.”
The naval...Luna Rossa uses advanced foiling technology (hydrofoils) and radical design innovations (e.g. in wing sails, composite materials).
In lighter wind conditions (4–6 knots) Luna Rossa has managed to take off on foils and maintain boat speeds in the 15–16 knot range.
Their training and recon efforts are very intense, pushing the limits of control, stability, and maneuvering while “flying.”
The naval ship, by contrast, is sailed in a traditional, heritage mode — elegant, slow, powered by wind and rigging, not by foils or extreme technology. Show more

In the Gulf of Cagliari, Luna Rossa greets the...

A striking encounter took place in the waters of the Gulf of Cagliari, where the Luna Rossa AC40s, during a training session, crossed paths with the Navy training ship Palinuro. The futuristic boats of the Italian team came face to face with the majestic three-masted sailing ship in a salute at sea. A moment of great visual impact, offering a rare and fascinating spectacle that celebrated...