Melges 20 Kings of Poets, Nika in control after the first day
Melges 20 Kings of Poets, Nika in control after the first day
Portovenere (Italy), 17 September 2020 - The third appointment of the Melges 20 sailing season, organized by Melges Europe with the precious support of the Municipality of Portovenere and the Committee of the Sailing Clubs, has started today in the waters of the Gulf of Poets close to La Spezia, in Italy.
The sea breeze was sharp on the race course and engaged the fleet in three balanced and competitive races, with wind peaks that reached 12-14 knots.
The first bullet of the series went to Dario Levi's Fremito d'Arja, who maintained a high level even in the two following races and, with partial results of 1-4-4, conquers the third place in the provisional ranking, on the equals with Brontolo by Filippo Pacinotti (3-5-1), winner of today's third and final race.
Best boat of the day is Vladimir Prosikhin's Nika who, with a scoreline of 2-1-3, gains the top of the ranking three points ahead of the rivals.
The Melges 20 fleet will return to racing tomorrow at 12.30 and will be able to complete up to three more races; starting from Saturday, the races of the Melges 14 fleet will kick off as well. In Portovenere, the fleet will find on the starting line experienced owners but also many newcomers, who will become part of the "family" of this fast growing single class.
Melges Europe and Melges World League thank all the partners of the 2020 edition: Helly Hansen, Quantum Sails, North Sails, Garmin Marine, Rocket Performance, Rigoni di Asiago, Azienda Agricola il Ponte, Revi Trento Doc, Loison Pasticceri dal 1938, Dai Dai, Le Formiche di Fabio Vettori, La Thuile, boutique hotel Rifugio Azul (Minorca) and Rifugio hotel Lilla (La Thuile) , Cedea, Equilibra, Sabatini Gin, Free Ride Cosmetics e One Ocean; moreover, we thank for the contribution the Team Partners UYN Sports.
Melges Europe and Melges World League support the message of One Ocean Foundation having signed Charta Smeralda.
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