Audi Melges 20 European Championship 2013 at Porto Rotondo - Day 1
by International Audi Melges 20 Class Association 30 Aug 2013 18:37 NZST
29 August - 1 September 2013
Michael Kiss' Bacio takes the lead after three races
The 2013 Audi Melges 20 European Championship kicked off today with three races and at the close, American Michael Kiss on Bacio managed to finish one point ahead of Giancarlo Capolino on Legionario. Kiss and Capolino rumbled on the Sardinian waters just off of Porto Rotondo, Italy to finish the day more than 10 points ahead of the rest of the fleet.
Marco Francini's Mezza Luna is currently seated in third and tied in points with fourth place overall Renato Vallivero on Audi Ultra Fratelli Giacomel. Another American, Marc Hollerbach on Fu completes the top five.
More than thirty boats have gathered in Porto Rotondo for the grande finale 2013 Audi Sailing Series event, in which three more days of racing are yet to come. Ten races will be seen to completion with a daily maximum of four and a discard coming into play after race six.
As for the current overall series leader, Alessandro Rombelli aboard STIG finished up the day in eighth, Guido Miani on Monaco Racing Fleet is ninth, and Achille Onorato on Mascalzone Latino, Jr. had a tough day unable to finish above thirteenth.
The final event of the 2013 Audi Melges 20 Sailing Series is organized by B-Plan Sport&Events in full collaboration with the International Audi Melges 20 Class Association and Melges Europe.
What a wonderful worlds it will be
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 1: (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!