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| Architect | TNZ design team |
| Builder | Cookson Boatbuilders |
| Owner | Team New Zealand |
| Club | Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron |
| Skipper | Russell Coutts |
| Type | Class America |
| Length HT | 25.80 m |
| Draft | 3.96 m |
| Displacement | 27.9 tons |
| Sail area | 325 m2 |
Prada challenge Luna Rossa ITA 45
Challenger
Luna Rossa
| Architect | German Frers |
| Builder | Green Marine |
| Owner | Prada Challenge/Patrizio Bertelli |
| Club | Yacht Club de Punta Ala |
| Skipper | Francesco de Angelis |
| Type | Class America |
| Length HT | 24.15 m |
| Draft | 3.96 m |
| Displacement | 27.55 tons |
| Sail area | 321.3 m2 |
The winner
Team New Zealand makes short work of the Italian challenge and beats them 5-0
the looser
Prada Challenge has built two boats under the name Luna Rossa, including ITA 45, which is no match for Russel COUTS.