CAGLIARI, Italy (August 30, 2018)
- The final stage of the 2018 Melges 32 World League officially got
underway today on the spectacular regatta race course at the foot of
Sella del Diavolo, the heart of Cagliari. The
conditions were perfect with fourteen knots of breeze at 200 degrees.
Two races were completed and the great balance that reigns in this One
Design Class prevailed.
Organized by Yacht Club Cagliari in collaboration with Melges Europe, the winner of opening day on countback goes to Germany's Fritz Homann at the helm of WILMA (Nico Celon, tactician).
Thanks to a strong 2-4 daily scoreline, World Champion Pavel Kuznetsov racing TAVATUY (Evgeny Neugodnikov, tactician) sits in second place, sharing equal points with Homann.
"It's
not a bad idea to be in front of everyone. It really matters very
little or nothing at the moment, because the real classification will
matter only on Saturday night," said Homann. "But we are satisfied for
now with how we raced. We still have areas we need to improve upon. All
we can do is try and stay focused, and continue with the same rhythm
that we have. We know that the Melges 32 can be very particular, as
there are many good teams racing. Everything can change so fast, even
for us in a moment."
Right behind the top two are the first of the Italians, including top-ranked Matteo Balestrero sailing GIOGI
(Branko Brcin, tactician). Balestrero took advantage of great
opportunity today as he clearly out performed his direct ranking
opponent - Vincenzo Onorato's MASCALZONE LATINO, who finished the day in eighth.
At
the intersection of these results, there is a possible pre-written
script for the next two days: Balestrero must maintain a minimum margin
to try and control every situation and his opponents. Onorato and his
team are known for coming back strong and can induce a decisive
overtaking at any time. The same applies for 2017 Melges 32 World League
Champion Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio at the helm of G.SPOT. The next two days will provide him his best chances for overtaking either Balstrero or Onorato.
Martin Reintjes and tactician Gabriele Benussi aboard CAPIRINHA currently lead the Corinthian Division, happily seated fifth overall.
The
Melges World League 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.
TOP FIVE RESULTS (After Two Races)
1.) (GER) Fritz Homann/Nico Celon, WILMA; 5-1 = 6
2.) (RUS) Pavel Kuznetsov/Evgeny Nuegodnikov, TAVATUY; 2-4 = 6
3.) (ITA) Matteo Balestrero/Branko Brcin, GIOGI; 1-9 = 10
4.) (ITA) Lupi & Pessina/Bressani, TORPYONE; 4-6 = 10
5.) (ITA) Martin Reintjes/Gabriele Benussi, CAPIRINHA; 9-2 = 11
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 (After Two Races)
1.) (GER) Fritz Homann/Nico Celon, WILMA; 5-1 = 6
2.) (RUS) Pavel Kuznetsov/Evgeny Nuegodnikov, TAVATUY; 2-4 = 6
3.) (ITA) Matteo Balestrero/Branko Brcin, GIOGI; 1-9 = 10
4.) (ITA) Lupi & Pessina/Bressani, TORPYONE; 4-6 = 10
5.) (ITA) Martin Reintjes/Gabriele Benussi, CAPIRINHA; 9-2 = 11
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