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Il Moro de Venecia V (ITA-25) was the unsuccessful challenger for the America's Cup 1992
1992 Yacht / Country: IL MORO DI VENEZIA V / Italy Sail Number: ITA-25 Syndicate : Il Moro di Venezia Syndicate Yacht Club: Compania Della Vela Yacht Club, Venice CEO Raul Gardini Designer : German Freres Boat Builder : Tencara at Porto Marghera Skipper: Paul Pierre Cayard From the challengers the Italian Raul Gardini was Koch’s equivalent counterpart. Gardini financed even 5 yachts, all called “ Il Moro di Venecia I – V”. “ (ITA-1, -7, -15, - 16 and –25 ) ITA-25 won the LVC against NZL- 20 but missed the America’s Cup. Raul Gardini counted as head of the agricultural FERUZZI Group with the flagship of the chemical giant MONTEDISON to Italy's richest entrepreneurs. But its many acquisitions, including MONTEDISON, brought the company into serious financial problems with dubious political implications. As yet Gardini should be arrested on charges of corruption and bribery he committed suicide in July 1993. Some sources assume on basis of some evidence even a homicide.
From the challengers the Italian Raul Gardini was Koch’s  equivalent counterpart.
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© San Diego Boat Movers * http://sandiegoboatmovers.com/ * in their elder, but now changed website the San Diego Boat Movers commented this picture as: 1992 saw the first use of the newly introduced International America's Cup Class (IACC) of boats, replacing the 12 meter class which had been used since 1958. In the 1992 finals, the Italian challenger 'IL MORO' (pictured) was defeated by 'AMERICA3', allowing the cup to remain in San Diego.