The team headquarters is designed to support all key functions of its 37th America’s Cup campaign
It is located in the Port Vell of Barcelona, with easy access to go sailing.
Fans and visitors were welcomed at the team’s new base Alinghi Red Bull Racing this Thursday at Port Vell of Barcelona for the official celebration of the opening of the base. Thousands of curious people came to enjoy music, live shows, see the racing boats up close and have the opportunity to meet the sailors of Alinghi Red Bull Racing.
“The official inauguration of the base was celebrated in an incredible atmosphere this Thursday,” declared the sailor. Nils Theuninck, of the Power Group. “Seeing the interest and passion of the local public really shows how big the event is going to be. America’s Cup next year in Barcelona and it motivates me even more as a crew member to try hard every day and give my best in the water.”
The modern facilities are located in Plaça de l’Odissea, between the Aquàrium Barcelona and the shopping center Maremàgnum. The new base houses all the team’s operations under one roof, including the area housing the ship, designers, crew, shore team, hospitality area, training facilities and staff offices. support.
“The America’s Cup is a challenge, not only as a sporting event and competition technologicalbut also around building a team from scratch, especially for us, who are a new challenger,” he stated Silvio Arrivabene, Co-General Manager. “To achieve this in the most efficient and productive way, it is absolutely crucial to have a team base like this.”
Fans were able to see the AC40 and AC75 boats up close as well as a BMX display, from Red Bull Cliff Diving from BoatZero and slacklining (walking on a treadmill in balance), among other activities. But nothing excited the public more than having the chance to meet the Alinghi Red Bull Racing crew in person. Team members spoke to numerous visitors throughout the event about their passion and fascination with America’s Cup.
With the first Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i la Geltrú Now complete and base inauguration celebrated, Alinghi Red Bull Racing will once again focus on testing and training ahead of the second America’s Cup competition in Jeddah, Arabia Saudiat the end of November.
As part of the special opening of the base, the team has released images to the media and the public in general so that everyone can see the Alinghi Red headquarters up close Bull Racingwhich will vibrate with energy and excitement for the next year.
Silvio ArrivabeneCo-General Manager: “It’s a new team, so bringing everyone together, operating as a unit and getting to know each other at the base is crucial. We have a very nice hospitality area at the top, overlooking the harbour, and we were pleased to open our doors and serve fans on this special day. We believe This approach to opening our doors is unique among the teams and we are looking forward to welcoming guests here. This It is a great work base for us. We all work together under the same roof. We have all the offices. We have the crew, the design team, the support team, what we call the “pits” here. And also marketing, communication and administration. Us It’s going to be very good. Already in the first weeks we have noticed an increase in our productivity“.