Early lead for Synergy

Melges 32 Europeans set sail on Lake Garda. Pics by Carlo Borlenghi

Day one of this Melges 32 European Championship in Riva del Garda and the lead has been taken by the Russian team Synergy (Zavadnikov-Ivaldi, 4-1-2). Three races was sailed under a stable Ora wind that increased during the afternoon.

The boat of the Russian Valentin Zavadnikov is now three points ahead of Robertissima (Tomasini Grinover-Vascotto, 3-4-3) and is considered one the favourite teams thanks to their previous victory in Talamone less than a month ago.

In third, seven points behind, is Wilma (Rossi-Celon, 2-5-7) helmed by a strong and determined newcomer Claudia Rossi, the only lady beside Deneen Demourkas who competed last year on Groovederci, to steer in the Melges 32.

Currently lying fourth is Helly Hansen Inga From Sweden (Goransson-Larson, 5-15-1) that successfully won race three, while in fifth is Torpyone (Lupi-Bressani, 14-3-5).

The high numbers of races still to be sailed make any result possible on this championship, taking place on beautiful Lake Garda venue. Racing is scheduled to start tomorrow early afternoon, with three races planned and the discard coming into effect.

Beside main sponsor Audi, the Audi tron Sailing Series is supported by logistic partner Kuehne+Nagel and Torqeedo electric motors. The event can also count on technical partners such as the Ente Fiera di Genova, Nespresso, Olicor, Norda, Movidos, and Frantoi Redoro.

Full results here

More images from Carlo Borlenghi and Stefano Gattini