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Country: Italy Head & Skipper: Vincenzo Onorato Helmsman: Paolo Cian Tactician: Flavio Favini Budget: US$20m Team size: 70 Sail no: ITA-72 Club: Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savola, Italy Boat hull: Blue and white Spinnaker: White

This syndicate has only been working together for two years, which is much less time than the other teams. So it was not altogether surprising when they were knocked out of the Louis Vuitton competition. But Onorato is not discouraged. He has his eyes set firmly on the future and the ultimate goal of winning. "We are aware of our lack of experience in the America's Cup," said the Neapolitan shipping magnate. "We're not so bad sailors. Something we need is experience. That's why we are here."