Antigua’s own Rocco Falcone is set to take on the world stage as he joins the Luna
Rossa Prada Pirelli Youth Team for the Unicredit Youth America’s Cup in Barcelona.
This exciting event begins on September 17th, when the teams will battle it out on the
water against the best young sailors from around the globe.
Rocco is no stranger to competition and began his career in the Optimist class .He
later moved on to Laser, 29ers, Dragons, Big Boats, One Design Classes, and vintage
and classic boats. He also has several offshore regattas and three Atlantic crossings
under his belt
After representing Antigua & Barbuda at the SSL Gold Cup Finals in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Rocco returned to Europe in January of 2023, where he continued to make waves in the sailing world—most recently, with his standout performance in the Youth Foiling Gold Cup on the 69F. After an action-packed season with 69F Sailing, including an impressive streak of podiums, Rocco was selected to join the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Youth Team. He has since spent the year working with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and preparing himself for the impending regatta.
“I am honored to represent Antigua at the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup. I’m especially grateful to those who have supported me along the way! Huge thanks to the Antigua & Barbuda Ministry of Tourism and the Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Resort.”
How to Watch
Fans can follow the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup and cheer Rocco on from the island starting on September 17th. Streaming details and live updates will be available through the official America’s Cup website and social media channels, as well as on the official America’s Cup YouTube channel.
