Audi tron again
After two days of very unstable wind and very little sailing, over the Easter racing in the Audi tron Sailing Series Melges 24, the series organised by B.Plan Sport&Events in cooperation with Melges Europe, became more lively thanks to strong northern winds.
35 knots of wind together with short choppy waves, did not stop the crew's desire to sail thanks to a very committing Yacht Club Marina di Loano staff, and three races were sailed closing up the series on a total of five races.
The 'First of the Kings' title was claimed by by Audi tron (yesterday 4-1-1), that just a week ago won the Melges 24 European Sailing Series in Portoroz. Leader from day one, the Audi Italia Sailing team built up a sufficient margin over the training teams such as Lenny (2-3-2) of Tonu Toniste and Altea (1-2-4) of Andrea Racchelli.
“It has been a great pleasure closing up this first act of the Melges 24 Audi tron Sailing Series sailing with such beautiful conditions," said Riccardo Simoneschi, Audi Italia Sailing team and BPSE leader, complimenting the staff of the Marina di Loano and its Yacht Club. "They strived to get us sailing despite the 40 knots wind blowing in the morning. A great thank you also to the participants that have been able to smoothly manage such unusual weather conditions.”
The top five was completed by Bombarda Racing (5-5-3), helmed by Andrea Pozzi in fourth, despite its double digit start and Jeco Team (3-6-DNF) of Marco Cavallini.
In sixth was ICZ of Czech Olympian Martin Trcka, who expressed his appreciation for the Ligurian racing course and its tricky features: “We have experienced three difficult days under a weather point of view: especially the unstable land breeze blowing but despite our results, we thought we could reach a higher ranking, we have had lots of fun.”
Chris Rast, early leader personally decided to stop racing on the last day having used sails not in line with class rules.
The next Melges 24 racing will be taking place in Porto Venere, while next weekend Loano will host the next Melges 20 races.
Top five results:
1. Audi tron, pt. 9
2. Lenny, pt. 15
3. Altea, pt. 17
4. Bombarda Racing, pt. 27
5. Jeco Team, pt. 31
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