Francesco de Angelis (yachtsman)
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Francesco de Angelis is an Italian yachtsman. de Angelis is the first Italian skipper to win a Louis Vuitton Cup
, a feat he accomplished in 1999-2000 with Luna Rossa
ITA45.
Born in Naples
, de Angelis was five times World Champion in different classes: 1987 in J24 at Capri
, 1989 in Naples and Denmark in the One Ton Class
, in 1995 also in Denmark and in 1996 in Greece
with ILC40 Class.
In 1995 he also won the Admiral's Cup
, to which he later added a Sardinia Cup and two Swan Cups. His palmares is completed by two European and nice Italian titles in different classes. In 2000, after the victory in the Louis Vuitton cup, he led Luna Rossa-Prada in the America's Cup
final, but was beaten 5-0 by New Zealand
Black Magic
, led by Russell Coutts
. In 2003 he was again helmsman of Luna Rossa in the XXXI America's Cup campaign, this time defeated in the Louis Vuitton's semi-finals by One World.
In the 2007 America's cup he was chosen again as skipper of Luna Rossa Challenge
, leaving the helm to the younger James Spithill
. His boat qualified for the Louis Vuitton Cup 2007 final.
Louis Vuitton Cup
The Louis Vuitton Cup is a yachting competition connected with the America's Cup. The Louis Vuitton Cup was used as the selection series to select the team to sail as the challenger in the America's Cup...
, a feat he accomplished in 1999-2000 with Luna Rossa
Luna Rossa Challenge
Luna Rossa Challenge is an Italian sailboat racing syndicate, created to compete for the 2000 America's CupSponsored by Prada, and beginning from 2005 also by Telecom Italia.-2000 Louis Vuitton Cup:...
ITA45.
Born in Naples
Naples
Naples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
, de Angelis was five times World Champion in different classes: 1987 in J24 at Capri
Capri
Capri is an Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples, in the Campania region of Southern Italy...
, 1989 in Naples and Denmark in the One Ton Class
One Ton Cup
The One Ton Cup is a sailing trophy open to yachts that displace approximately one ton . It has been raced since 1899 and was awarded by Cercle de la Voile de Paris.From 1999 the Cup will be given to the Corel 45 Class World Championship....
, in 1995 also in Denmark and in 1996 in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
with ILC40 Class.
In 1995 he also won the Admiral's Cup
Admiral's Cup
The Admiral's Cup is an international yachting regatta. For many years it was known as the unofficial world championship of offshore racing. The Admiral's Cup regatta was started in 1957 and was normally a biennial event which was competed for between national teams. However the event was not...
, to which he later added a Sardinia Cup and two Swan Cups. His palmares is completed by two European and nice Italian titles in different classes. In 2000, after the victory in the Louis Vuitton cup, he led Luna Rossa-Prada in the America's Cup
America's Cup
The America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America's Cup match races between two yachts. One yacht, known as the defender, represents the yacht club that currently holds the America's Cup and the second yacht, known as the challenger, represents the yacht club that is challenging...
final, but was beaten 5-0 by New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
Black Magic
Black magic
Black magic is the type of magic that draws on assumed malevolent powers or is used with the intention to kill, steal, injure, cause misfortune or destruction, or for personal gain without regard to harmful consequences. As a term, "black magic" is normally used by those that do not approve of its...
, led by Russell Coutts
Russell Coutts
Sir Russell Coutts, KNZM, CBE is a competitive sailor. His achievements include a Gold medal in the Finn Class in the 1984 Olympic Games, winning the America's Cup four times, the ISAF World Youth championships, three World Match Racing Championships, numerous international match race wins and...
. In 2003 he was again helmsman of Luna Rossa in the XXXI America's Cup campaign, this time defeated in the Louis Vuitton's semi-finals by One World.
In the 2007 America's cup he was chosen again as skipper of Luna Rossa Challenge
Luna Rossa Challenge
Luna Rossa Challenge is an Italian sailboat racing syndicate, created to compete for the 2000 America's CupSponsored by Prada, and beginning from 2005 also by Telecom Italia.-2000 Louis Vuitton Cup:...
, leaving the helm to the younger James Spithill
James Spithill
James Spithill is an Australian yachtsman. He was born in Sydney.After some junior match race titles, in 1998 he arrived third in the Sydney-Hobart and first in the Kenwood Cup....
. His boat qualified for the Louis Vuitton Cup 2007 final.