MELGES WORLD LEAGUE - ARGENTARIO RALLY

Melges Argentario Rally, racing doubles in Cala Galera

Cala Galera, 18 June 2021 - In occasion of the second day of regattas valid for the Melges Argentario Rally, second act of the international Melges World League circuit, Melges Europe doubles its efforts, engaging the Melges 20 and Melges 32 fleets in two distinct race courses, managed by independent race committees: an important organizational effort, made possible by the effective collaboration with Circolo Nautico and Vela Argentario.

Today was the second day of racing for the Melges 32 fleet: three more races completed, bringing the series total to six, allowed the discard of the worst result for all crews. Leading the ranking is, also today, the Russian entry Tavatuy of Pavel Kuznetsov who, with a total of 7 points, precedes Wilma of Fritz Homann, author of the victory in today's last race, and stands in fromt of the Norwegian Pippa by 9 points. The series of regattas of the Melges 32 fleet, so far dominated by light winds, will end tomorrow with a maximum of two races to complete. The regattas will start at 12.00pm.

Today has been the inaugural day for the Melges 20 fleet in the Cala Galera, that last year hosted the World Championship of this well-known one-design. Three races were also completed for the Melges 20, with a light breeze that showed a slight increase in intensity during the afternoon. The leader of the ranking is Hubex of Kiril Frolov, who precedes in the general ranking, on equal points but with better partial scores, the reigning World Champions aboard Filippo Pacinotti's Brontolo. Third place for the winners of the inaugural event of the 2020 season in Scarlino, on Dario Levi's Fremito d’Arja.

"Beautiful day, the light wind did not prevent us from enjoying the wonderful colors of the Argentario that hosts us. Today the crew worked well, but we are only on the first day and the series is still long, we have to keep our concentration to do well in the next regattas” commented Kiril Frolov, owner of Hubex.

The races of the Melges 20 fleet will also resume tomorrow, ending on Sunday. The start is scheduled for 2.00 pm.

Tomorrow, final day for the Melges 32, the Melges 14 will also join the competition: from the coasts of Argentario Peninsula it will be possible to observe the regattas of over forty boats representing eleven nations in the water, an organizational success that rewards the joint effort of Melges Europe, the Argentario Nautical and Sailing Club and the Marina of Cala Galera..

The Melges World League 2021 are supported by Helly Hansen, Quantum, North Sails, Garmin and the technical partners Free Ride Cosmetics, Equilibra, Rigoni di Asiago, Revì, Acqua Cedea, Azienda Agricola il Ponte, Birrificio Petragnolo, Dai Dai, Pasta Berruto, La Bellanotte, Sabatini Gin, LTH, Rifugio Lilla, the Ants of Vettori and Caffè Ca'Marca.

Melges Europe and Melges World League support the message of One Ocean Foundation having signed Charta Smeralda.

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- Melges 32
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- Melges 14
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