Alinghi promotes Naples as a potential America’s Cup venue

The Swiss sailing team Alinghi is promoting Naples as a potential memorable venue for the America’s Cup. Currently operating from a temporary base in Nitida, the team is preparing for a pre-regatta scheduled from September 24 to 27.

Alinghi representatives described the Gulf of Naples as a spectacular but technically complex racing field. They noted that the combination of thermal breezes, the coastline, and the geographic layout of the Gulf creates significant environmental variables that require careful interpretation. The upcoming pre-regatta will serve as a critical test for teams to measure performance in a real competitive context.

Beyond the technical aspects, Alinghi highlighted the city’s strong connection to the sea and the quality of local hospitality, suggesting that Naples possesses the necessary ingredients—including local passion and organizational commitment—to host a major competition.