Team Luna Rossa has annnounced that they have started to prepare for the 2011 ‘Extreme Sailing Series’, the championship designed for Extreme 40 class catamarans. The Extreme Sailing Series is one of the most challenging and spectacular circuits in world-class professional sailing; its nine international events span over the entire year, starting on 20 Feb in Muscat, Oman, with a final race scheduled from 9 December in Singapore.

Luna Rossa’s skipper will be Max Sirena, with Paul Campbell-James (current Extreme Sailing Series Champion) at the helm. Completing the crew are Alister Richardson (tactician), Manuel Modena and Giulio Giovanella. The team is coordinated by Antonio Marrai – Team Manager – with Ben Durham in the role of coach and Gianni Tognozzi in charge of shore operations.