Django WR51

Racing on Giovanni Lombardi Stronati’s Django WR51, a brand new Wally Rocket, are some of Italy’s most decorated sailors. Vasco Vascotto has over 25 world titles in various classes, including the Farr 40, Melges 32, and TP52. He has raced in the America’s Cup with Luna Rossa and has served as tactician for top international teams. Bruno Zirilli, a long-time member of Azzurra and Luna Rossa, is best known for his America’s Cup campaigns, but also multiple TP52 Super Series victories. Guillermo Parada hales from Argentina but has led the Azzurra TP52 team to multiple podiums in the TP52 Super Series. 

Django JPK

Onboard Giovanni Lombardi Stronati’s Django JPK 1180 is Juan Vila, widely regarded as one of the best navigators of his generation. Vila’s win-list includes the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and Jules Verne Trophy – putting him into a very small sailing club. Also on Django JPK is America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race winning Dutchman Dirk de Ridder and New Zealand sailor Ross Halcrow, winner of two round the world races as well as twice lifting the America’s Cup. From Olympic dinghies to top-tier offshore and match racing, Michele Ivaldi’s versatility and technical brilliance have made him one of Italy’s most respected and accomplished sailors. Since competing in two round the world races, German sailor Michi Mueller has been racing to victory in grand prix big boat classes.