Early Years
International America’s Cup Class boats (IACC) were a completely new design in 1992, replacing the 12 Meter boats that had competed for the America's Cup from 1958 to 1987.
Gardini brought together an international group of designers, managers and sailors in his attempt to win the America's Cup. The primary designer was Argentine architect German Frers assisted by American Robert Hopkins. The yard director was Portuguese Fernando Sena, the operations manager was Frenchman Laurent Esquier and the skipper was French-American Paul Cayard.
Design work began at the end of 1988 and construction of the first Il Moro started in 1990. Il Moro di Venezia I (ITA-1) was the very first hull built for the new generation (IACC) rule, and was launched on March 11, 1990 in Venice. Il Moro di Venezia II (ITA-7) was launched on August 7, 1990 in Palma de Mallora, followed by Il Moro di Venezia III (ITA-15) launched on April 15, 1991 in San Diego, Il Moro di Venezia IV (ITA-16) launched on June 15, 1991 in San Diego and finally, Il Moro di Venezia V (ITA-25) launched on December 16, 1991 in San Diego.
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