Audi Melges 20 European Championship 2013 at Porto Rotondo - Day 2
by International Audi Melges 20 Class Association 30 Aug 2013 20:13 UTC
29 August - 1 September 2013
Unstable breeze leads to no racing
Due to great inconsistency in wind direction, there was no racing on day two of the 2013 Audi Melges 20 European Championship hosted by Yacht Club Porto Rotondo.
At one point, the Race Committee made one attempt at Race Four of the series, however was forced to abandon the one and only start of the day. Therefore, Thursday's results remain firm for Friday with American Michael Kiss on Bacio in first, followed by Giancarlo Capolino on Legionario in second, and Marco Francini on Mezza Luna in third.
Despite not being able to race, teams found ways to have fun in the afternoon. In particular, Audi Melges 20 owners and crews participated in Audi Day which involved entertaining games and challenges.
Racing is expected to resume tomorrow, Saturday where the Race Committee has plans for four races in an effort to make up for lost racing today.
Thirty-five already signed up to race worlds
Now recognized by ISAF as an International Class, the Audi Melges 20 Class Association (IM20CA) is pleased to present its very first World Championship on December 11-14 at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo Florida. The Notice of Race is now available and Online Registration is open. Ocean Reef is an exquisite venue offering the very best in yacht racing conditions and social atmosphere. It perfectly complements the Audi Melges 20's trademark attributes of sheer simplicity and sophistication. Ultimately, the 2013 World Championship will be the pinnacle event of the year for the class and the one design performance racing industry.
Results after Day 2: (top ten, 3 races)
1.) Michael Kiss, Bacio; 1-7-1 = 9pts
2.) Giancarlo Capolino, Legionario; 3-5-2 = 10pts
3.) Marco Francini, Mezza Luna; 4-4-13 = 21pts
4.) Renato Vallivero, Audi Ultra Fratelli Giacomel; 7-8-6 = 21pts
5.) Marc Hollerbach, Fu; 10-3-9 = 22pts
6.) Russ Lucas, Shimmer; 13-6-4 = 23pts
7.) Claudio Dutto, Asante Sana; 5-11-7 = 23pts
8.) Alessandro Rombelli, STIG; 8-12-5 = 25pts
9.) Guido Miani, Monaco Racing Fleet; 16-2-10 = 28pts
10.) Jan Kuchar, Aloha; 20-1-8 = 29pts
The Audi Quattro Experience test drives are back
The Sailing Series continues its test drive tradition in 2013. At every event, the Audi Quattro Instructors will be available to guide all those interested in experiencing some of the most recent Audi models. For more information and test drive bookings, please call 345.3472530 or send an email to the Audi Quattro Experience.
Audi Melges 20 Sailing Series Partners
In addition to title sponsor Audi, the 2013 Sailing Series is supported by official sponsor AstiHour, a very refreshing fruit cocktail that will be served during happy hours at the Audi Hospitality Village. Other sponsors include Kuehne+Nagel, Yeykey, Helly Hansen, and
SimBroker e Nacora.
Follow the Audi Sailing Series
B-Plan Sport&Events is committed to greater visibility and appeal of the 2013 Audi Sailing Series. The event has 3 newly renovated websites: www.audisailingseries.com, www.audisailingteam.it, www.bpse.it - and a new Facebook page www.facebook.com/AudiSailingSeries. Updates are also being posted as the racing happens at the Official Facebook Page of the International Audi Melges 20 Class Association too!