Luna Rossa Prada America’s Cup Journey with Ruckus Wi-Fi

Unveiling the Hydrofoil Revolution

In the heart of the 36th America’s Cup, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli embraced innovation with AC75 sailing yachts featuring hydrofoils. These revolutionary yachts, reaching speeds of up to 50 knots, presented a formidable engineering feat, propelling the team into uncharted waters along with Ruckus Wi-Fi Networks.

Technology at the Helm: Max Sirena’s Vision

Max Sirena, skipper, and team director of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, emphasized the symbiosis of sport and technology in winning the America’s Cup. His vision for mastery in both realms sets the tone for the team’s quest for victory.

Choosing Excellence: RUCKUS Wi-Fi Takes the Lead

Operations Manager Gilberto Nobili, entrusted with securing top-notch Wi-Fi connectivity, turns to the expertise of the CommScope RUCKUS® team. Nobili’s choice is grounded in the proven reliability and quality of RUCKUS technology, marking it as the optimal solution for its unique challenges.

Navigating the Championship Challenge: Wi-Fi Requirements

The America’s Cup posed a unique challenge for Wi-Fi performance, demanding excellence in signal strength, bandwidth, coverage, low latency, throughput, security, ease of management, versatility, and device support. RUCKUS Access Points (APs), armed with adaptive antenna technology, proved invaluable in overcoming these challenges.

Ruckus Wi-Fi: Role in Boat Optimization During Design

During the design stage of the AC75 Luna Rossa, RUCKUS Wi-Fi played a crucial role in connecting design and shore teams to sailors on the test boat. This seamless connectivity facilitated the continuous flow of information, optimizing the boat’s performance through simulations and real-time feedback loops.

Sailing Three Times Faster: Wi-Fi’s Training Phase Challenge

The AC75 Luna Rossa was sailing three times faster than its predecessor, and the Ruckus Wi-Fi network faced the challenge of collecting and distributing vital data for instantaneous action. Luckily, the network supported dynamic daily loops of sailors testing changes, providing feedback to designers, and ensured the boat’s peak performance.

Global Transition with RUCKUS Cloud: Smooth Sailing to Auckland

Traditionally held in the defending champion’s waters, the America’s Cup necessitated Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to transition operations to Auckland, New Zealand. RUCKUS Cloud became the cornerstone for efficient network management, enabling a seamless transition that takes only a few hours.

Security in the Competitive Seas: RUCKUS Cloudpath Enrollment System

Security always takes center stage in the America’s Cup, with the threat of espionage ever-present. The RUCKUS Cloudpath Enrollment System ensured secure onboarding for staff and guests, streamlining the process and maintaining network integrity.

A Winning Partnership: CommScope’s Ruckus Wi-Fi Engineering Team

In closing, the success of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team was not only a result of their mastery in the sport but also their adept use of cutting-edge technology. The partnership with CommScope’s RUCKUS engineering team proved instrumental, providing tailored solutions and outstanding support. As the team navigated the challenges of the America’s Cup, they did so with the confidence that their Wi-Fi connectivity was as resilient and high-performing as their sailing prowess.