10 Aug 2013

Luna Rossa wins again

5:44 pm on 10 August 2013

The Italian syndicate Luna Rossa is one win away from the Louis Vuitton yachting final, after beating Swedish boat Artemis by a minute and 18 seconds on San Francisco Bay.

Luna Rossa headed Artemis by a minute and 18 seconds on San Francisco Bay, their closest victory margin yet, despite dominating from the start for the first time and leading through all seven legs.

The Italians now hold a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven semi-final series and need just one more win to book a place in the final against Team New Zealand.

The winner of the finals series goes on to challenge holders Oracle for the America's Cup.