PRESS RELEASE 10 JULY 2001

11th July presentation of the star helmsmen of the Trombini Trophy Challenge (12-15 July) Classic car rally in Marina di Ravenna and a party at the hospitality village.
All the races on internet and live on Italian television.
Wednesday 11th July begins the seventh edition of the Roberto Trombini Challenge trophy, the match race event of the highest sporting level ever in Italy.
The first official ceremony of the Trombini Trophy 2001, organised by Progetto Vela in collaboration with Circolo Velico Ravennate will be the opening ceremony with skippers and crews,followed by a party in the hospitality village.
Thursday 12th July will be the start of the races with the second Round Robin for qualification on Friday, quarter and semi-finals on Saturday 14th and the finals on Sunday 15th July.
The list of contestants in the first 20 of the world ranking list in this speciality and representatives of 9 syndicates of 11 contestants in the next America's Cup in New Zealand 2002-2003. In world classification order:
Magnus Holmberg (SWE, 3), James Spithill (AUS, 6), Peter Holmberg (ISV, 8), Luc Pillot (FRA, 9), Dean Barker (NZL, 10), Andy Green (GBR, 11), Paolo Cian (Italy, 16), Morten Henriksen (DEN, 20), Nicola Celon (Italy, 28), Russell Coutts (SWI, 75), Francesco de Angelis (Italy, 85), Federico Strocchi (Italy).

9m monotype craft Tom 28 are used for the races, designed by Giovanni Ceccarelli for match racing. A good shows is guaranteed, running commentary for the public (there is also a granstand),Italian television coverage (RAI SPORT SAT) will give direct coverage of the main phases of the races on Saturday and Sunday 14-15th July. Information and updated results can be seen also on the official website on the event.

The America's Cup syndicates present in Ravenna for the Trombini Trophy 2001:
Peter Holmberg (US VI- Oracle Racing, San Francisco)
Francesco de Angelis (Italy­ Prada Challenge, Punta Ala, Luna Rossa)
Nicola Celon (Italy, Soling class at Sydney olympics)
Russell Coutts (Switzerland ­ Alinghi Challenge)
Andy Green (GB­ RORC Challenge)
Magnus Holmberg (Sweden­ Victory Challenge)
Dean Barker (New Zealand­ New Zealand Team, Black Magic-defender)
James Spithill (Australia - One World, Seattle)
Paolo Cian (Italy - Mascalzone Latino, Napoli)
Luc Pillot (France, among the few not yet in America's Cup)
Federico Strocchi (Italy, young helmsman from Ravenna)
Morten Henriksen (Denmark - Illbruck Challenge Germany)