Please select your home edition
Edition
sMRT ALERT UK 2

2017 Melges 32 World Championship at Cala Galera, Italy - Day 3

by International Melges 32 Class Association 26 Aug 2017 08:36 BST 22-26 August 2017

Although the 2017 Melges 32 Boero World Championship hosted by Circolo Nautico e della Vela Argentario is on the eve of the last day of competition, the fight for who will win the trophy narrows to just a few names.

Russia's Pavel Kuznetsov at the helm of TAVATUY with Evgeny Neugodnikov's as tactician, continues to defend his leadership with seven races now complete.

His toughest opponents had no trouble putting heavy pressure on him during today's two additional light air races.

Edoardo Lupi and Massimo Pessina with tactician Lorenzo Bressani on TORPYONE closed the gap ever so slightly on Kuznetsov, further securing their second place overall status.

Although nine points back, Edoardo Pavesio's FRA MARTINA (third) with Manuel Weiller Vidal as tactician, Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio's G.SPOT (fourth) with best man Branko Brcin on tactics, and Christian Schwoerer and tactician Nick Asher on LA PERICOLOSA (fifth) share in equal points to complete the top five standings.

Beyond the top five, the point spread remains tight with Vincenzo Onorato's MASCALZONE LATINO and Paul Goodison on tactics in sixth overall, just three short points from the virtual podium.

Hip-hip-hooray for daily race and North Sails Day winners Ahmet Eker's EKER (Mike Buckley, tactician), and Lasse Petterson from Norway sailing PIPPA (Matteo Ivaldi, tactician).

Corinthian Heat

Leading up to the third day of racing in Cala Galera, Italy, the Corinthian division has been filled with great intensity, only one point separating the top two teams. Today, Francesco Graziani at the helm of VITAMINA, forged ahead besting former division leader Martin Reintjes' CAIPIRINHA, no thanks to the latter's disqualification in Race Seven. In true Melges 32 style, it will come down to the wire to see which of these amazing teams will be crowned 2017 Melges 32 Corinthian World Champion.

The forecast for the final day in Cala Galera depicts more light air conditions are on the way, meaning the situation on the race course will be complex and very tricky.

The final World Championship warning happens on Saturday at 13.00 (Italy).

A win win - Garmin Marine timepieces

All season long, Melges 32 World League partner Garmin Marine has been giving away beautiful timepieces, and that tradition continued on Day Two at the World Championship. It was Garmin Marine Day on Thursday and team members aboard FRA MARTINA, TORPYONE and MASCALZONE LATINO took home some amazing goodies with grand courtesy from this great Melges racing supporter.

The Melges 32 World Championship presented by Boero Yacht Coatings is proudly supported by Helly Hansen, Toremar, North Sails, Garmin Marine Italia, Lavazza and Barracuda Communication.

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.

Results after Day 3: (top five, 7 races)

1.) Pavel Kuznetsov/Evgeny Neugodnikov, TAVATUY; 1-1-2-5-[10]-5-7 = 21pts
2.) Edoardo Lupi-Massimo Pessina/Lorenzo Bressani, TORPYONE; 7-[8]-6-2-1-6-2 = 24pts
3.) Edoardo Pavesio/Manuel Weiller Vidal, FRA MARTINA; 3-7-8-1-7-7-[14] = 33pts
4.) Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio/Branko Brcin, G.SPOT; 2-3-4-[14]-2-13-9 = 33pts
5.) Christian Schwoerer/Nic Asher, LA PERICOLOSA; 10-2-[12]-4-9-3-5 = 33pts

Related Articles

Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point overall
Darby Smith thought his chances of winning the J/22 class were derailed on Friday Darby Smith thought his chances of winning the J/22 class at Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point were derailed during the third race held Friday. That's because the main halyard aboard Tasmanian Devil snapped and the boat was unable to finish. Posted on 14 Apr
Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 2
Standings tighten on 'Moving Day' It was moving day at Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point and that's exactly what several skippers and teams did. Posted on 13 Apr
Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 1
Spectacular start with sunny skies, warm temperatures and solid wind Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point got off to a spectacular start on Friday with sunny skies, warm temperatures and solid wind. Competitors on Circle 1 completed four races, while those on Circle 2 got in three. Posted on 12 Apr
158 entries set for Charleston Race Week
18 classes racing at Patriots Point Robin Team has skippered an entry at Charleston Race Week at least 15 times and done so quite successfully. The Lexington, North Carolina resident presented with the Palmetto Cup, awarded to winner of the most competitive handicap class, five times. Posted on 11 Apr
Entries open for Crown Series Bellerive Regatta
Sailors from across Tasmania are gearing up to celebrate the 20th anniversary Sailors from across Tasmania are gearing up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Crown Series Bellerive Regatta, regarded as one of the most successful sailing events on the Tasmanian sailing calendar. Posted on 31 Jan 2024
Charleston Race Week announces new partnership
Many regular competitors are already signed up for the 2024 edition Between April 18-21, hundreds of sailors from all corners of North America and beyond will descend on one of the finest sailboat racing destinations in the US - Charleston, South Carolina — for world-class racing and fun parties. Posted on 29 Jan 2024
Charleston Race Week 2024 registration open
We are thrilled to welcome everyone back Online registration for Charleston Race Week 2024 is officially open! Register early and scoop up those early entry discounts now. Posted on 18 Nov 2023
Melges 20 and Melges 32 World League GP
Puntaldia, Sardinia, sees conclusion of second round The second seasonal Grand Prix of the Melges World League for the Melges 32 and Melges 20 classes ended today on the Sardinian regatta field of Puntaldia. Posted on 29 May 2023
2023 Charleston Race Week overall
Concluding with the full complement of racing across all 15 classes At the end of the day, a regatta is all about the breeze and when the wind generously gave its all for the last race of Charleston Race Week 2023, it brought smiles to many faces and success across all fifteen fleets racing. Posted on 23 Apr 2023
2023 Charleston Race Week Day 2
Dark N'Stormy start to the day A day that started with dark skies and thunderstorms finally cleared well before noon but not without challenging times for both race committee and racers alike. Posted on 22 Apr 2023