Mascalzone Latino is a

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team that competes in

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style sailing out of the

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2007

Known as Mascalzone Latino-Capitalia Team and at that time also representing

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, the team first competed at the

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, the challenger series held prior to the

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Louis Vuitton Trophy

They intended to compete in the

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in 2009 but withdrew due to financial concerns. The team then became involved in the

Louis Vuitton Trophy The Louis Vuitton Trophy was a series of four match race regattas in International America's Cup Class boats, held between November 2009 and November 2010. The Louis Vuitton Trophy was organised after the success of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Se ...

and provided ITA-90 and ITA-99 for the first event in

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. Mascalzone Latino will host the third event in

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in co-operation with the

2010

In February 2010 the team announced it cooperation with German automobile manufacturer and long supporter of sailing activities

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34th America's Cup

On February 15, 2010

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announced that they had accepted a challenge from

for the

are the Challenger of Record for the 34th America's Cup and will be represented by their sailing team Mascalzone Latino. On May 12, 2011, Vincenzo Onorato announced that he was withdrawing Mascalzone Latino from the 34th America's Cup, citing challenges in agreeing with their sponsors on a budget sufficient to fund a competitive team.

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