57 Teams Set To Go At Second Volvo Cup Event In Punta Ala

This morning 57 teams from ten nations are preparing to race in the second Italian Volvo Cup regatta of the seaon, being held in Punta Ala on Italy's beautiful Tuscan coast.  With crews from Norway, Sweden, Austria, Germany, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Etsonia and the Czech Republic ready to line up against the strong Italian home fleet and with a forecast for strong winds and sunshine it promises to be a great opening day to the regatta.

Yesterday many of the teams spent the day afloat practising, taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather and light afternoon sea breeze.  The Italians continue to dominate this season and for this event Alberto Bolzan and Gianni Catalogna's Pilot Italia, Luca Valerio and Maurizio Abba's Alina, Riccardo Simmoneschi's Team Giacomel Audi, Nicola Celon and Lanfranco Cirillo's Fantstica, and Flavio Favini with Franco Rossini's Swiss Blu Moon team, all have the potential to top the podium.

Racing gets underway at noon and the Volvo video and photography team will be on site to capture all the action.  We'll bring you daily updates and results as soon as we get them so check back with this site this evening for today's update.