Luna Rossa co-helmsman Jimmy Spithill has confirmed his retirement from sailing
Luna Rossa co-helmsman Jimmy Spithill has confirmed his retirement from sailing
5 October 2024
It follows the Italian boat's 7-4 defeat by Ineos Britannia in the final of the challenger series in Barcelona.
In 2013, Spithill steered Oracle Team USA to a stunning America's Cup victory, coming from 8-1 down to beat Team New Zealand.
The Australian says the event has come a long way since his first campaign.
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