CAGLIARI, Italy (October 18, 2018) - Defending Melges 32 World Champion Pavel Kuznetsov at the helm of TAVATUY
declared today at Worlds in Cagliari that he absolutely refuses to go
quietly. After a stormy-day delay on Wednesday and two races on
Thursday, Kuznetsov marched to the front of the fleet with a 4-1
performance putting him in first place overall and, on the path to
potentially capturing his second World Championship title.
"Today was a very long and complicated day. Fortunately, we were able to be strong and focused," said TAVATUY
tactician Evgeny Neugodnikov. "This is just the beginning and we have
got off onto the right foot. Tomorrow we will be keeping an eye on our
opponents. Each race is a story within itself. We will try to keep this
pace."
With
massive waves and 15 knots of breeze out of the East, the first round
of racing brought Germany's Christian Schwoerer's at the helm of LA PERICOLOSA
with tactician Nik Asher to the front of the pack at the first
weathermark, then extended to make it an awesome race win. Right behind,
a fierce battle between Matteo Balestrero's GIOGI (Branko Brcin, tactician) and reigning World Champ Kuznetsov resulted in respective second and third place finishes.
Race
Two went decisively to Kuznetsov, who had no difficulty dominating
fleet newcomer and second place finisher Roberto Monti on AIR IS ESSENTIAL, followed by Martin Reintjes' CAIPIRINHA with Gabriele Benussi on tactics in third.
Only
six points separate the top five teams with Kuznetsov ahead by one.
Balestrero and Reintjes finish the day tied with six points each in
second and third overall respectively. Five points further back, Edoardo
Pavesio's FRA MARTINA, and the dynamic duo of Edoardo Lupi and Massimo Pessina aboard TORPYONE round out the top five.
Racing continues on Friday, October 19 with a warning signal at noon.
The
Melges 32 World Championship is supported by Moby, Tirrenia, Helly
Hansen, Garmin Marine, North Sails, Toremar, Norda, Lavazza, Rigoni di
Asiago and Melges Europe.
Melges
World League has signed and adopts the code of ethics of the Charta
Smerarlda strongly promoting the values of One Ocean Foundation.
MEDIA AND RACING COVERAGE
As with all Melges 32 events around the world, racing updates will be posted online at the Official Melges 32 Facebook Page. Tune in for the latest racing information, results, video interviews, and photos. Race reports, press releases and photos will be available online each day post-racing at melges32.com.
As with all Melges 32 events around the world, racing updates will be posted online at the Official Melges 32 Facebook Page. Tune in for the latest racing information, results, video interviews, and photos. Race reports, press releases and photos will be available online each day post-racing at melges32.com.
TOP FIVE RESULTS (PRELIMINARY - After Two Races)
1.) (RUS) Pavel Kuznetsov/Evgeny Neugodnikov, TAVATUY; 4-1 = 5
2.) (ITA) Matteo Balestrero/Branko Brcin, GIOGI; 2-4 = 6
3.) (ITA) Martin Rientjes/Gabrielle Benussi, CAIPIRINHA; 3-3 = 6
4.) (ITA) Edoardo Pavesio/Manu Weiller, FRA MARTINA; 6-5 = 11
5.) (ITA) Edoardo Lupi/Massimo Pessina/Lorenzo Bressani, TORPYONE; 5-6 = 11
Full Results
1.) (RUS) Pavel Kuznetsov/Evgeny Neugodnikov, TAVATUY; 4-1 = 5
2.) (ITA) Matteo Balestrero/Branko Brcin, GIOGI; 2-4 = 6
3.) (ITA) Martin Rientjes/Gabrielle Benussi, CAIPIRINHA; 3-3 = 6
4.) (ITA) Edoardo Pavesio/Manu Weiller, FRA MARTINA; 6-5 = 11
5.) (ITA) Edoardo Lupi/Massimo Pessina/Lorenzo Bressani, TORPYONE; 5-6 = 11
Full Results
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