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4 unusual facts about Vincenzo Onorato


2003 Louis Vuitton Cup

Headed by shipping magnate Vincenzo Onorato, Mascalzone Latino featured an all-Italian crew.

Mascalzone Latino

On May 12, 2011, Vincenzo Onorato announced that he was withdrawing Mascalzone Latino from the 34th America's Cup, citing challenges in agreeing with their sponsors on a budget sufficient to fund a competitive team.

Vincenzo Onorato

A passionate sailor himself, Onorato likes to race hard himself having competed in the Melges 32, Mumm 36, Farr 30, Farr 40 and X-41 World Championships as helmsman to name a few.

In fact, it was the emphatic victory as Mascalzone Latino was the first ever team to win back to back Farr 40 Worlds that led to the International Sailing Federation shortlisted him for the ISAF World Sailor of the Year.



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