Simone de Mari explained

Simone de Mari is an Italian sailor who has competed in multiple America's Cups.

He sailed in the 2000 Louis Vuitton Cup as a grinder for Prada Challenge. De Mari fell overboard during one of the races, but was recovered and Prada Challenge went on to win the Cup before losing 0–5 to Team New Zealand in the America's Cup.^{[1] [2]}

He stayed with the team, which was later renamed to Luna Rossa Challenge for the 2003 and 2007 Louis Vuitton Cups.^[3] Working

He then joined Oracle Racing in 2008 and was the pitman on USA 17 when it won the 2010 America's Cup.^{[4] [5] [6]}

He sailed in the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series with the Italian Niceforyou team and also sailed with Mascalzone Latino that year.^{[7] [8]} He then re-joined Luna Rossa and sailed with them in the 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup.^{[9] [10]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: America's Cup: Prada Crew Lost and Found Time - Yachting World. 19 October 1999. 3 August 2017.
2. Web site: BBC News - Sport - Man overboard in America's Cup eliminators. news.bbc.co.uk. 3 August 2017.
3. Web site: Luna Rossa. 3 August 2017. TVNZ.
4. Web site: Sun Sets On The Swiss As BMW Oracle Regains The America’s Cup For USA : Challenge and Adventure. challengeandadventure.com. 3 August 2017.
5. Web site: USA Win 33rd America's Cup Match. sailing.org. 3 August 2017.
6. Web site: And The Lineup Is... - Sail Magazine. 20 March 2008. 3 August 2017.
7. Web site: Alinghi Win in Almeria - Yachting World. 17 October 2011. 3 August 2017.
8. Web site: RC44: Mascalzone Latino will race at the XXIV Key West Sailing Week. sailracewin.blogspot.co.nz. 3 August 2017.
9. Web site: Team NZ send crushing message with win. Stuff. 3 August 2017.
10. Web site: Luna Rossa: Inside the boat, crew. Rem. O'Donnelley. 3 August 2017.