International Melges 32 Class Blog

In one word, we think, onboard with Samba Pa Ti… A W E S O M E!
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Without a doubt the Melges 32 is the darling of Copa Del Rey Audi Mapfre. Much press and media has surrounded the Melges 32 including candid owner interviews, television highlights and worldwide attention.
Interview: Luca Lalli, Helmsman and 2010 Melges 32 World Champion
The Melges 32 Captivates Copa Del Rey Audi Mapfre
Video Interviews from Zerogradinord.it
Coverage On Sailing Anarchy

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Ruben Ballester
Nico Martinez
Jesus Renedo

Palma de Mallorca, Spain – On one hand, Jason Carroll’s Argo took on the day with a 2-3 score line, in an attempt to defend his lead in the Melges 32 fleet at Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre, organized by the Real Club Nautico de Palma. On the other, an incredible effort by John Kilroy’s Samba Pa Ti scored two bullets today, climbing up the leaderboard to finish in overall third. Read Full Article

Luca Lalli is 28 years old, an experienced 470er sailor, and Melges 32 World Champion (San Francisco 2010). The stick of his B-Lin Sailing.com reads ‘The Show Must Go On’, something likely to occur judging from the boat’s line up, which includes Italy’s two top skippers: Lorenzo Bressani, ex-helmsman of Luna Rossa’s America’s Cup 2000, 2003 and 2007 campaigns is calling tactics, whereas Flavio “Favione” Favini, also with three America’s Cup campaigns to his credit, is mainsail trimmer. Read The Full Interview

After two races in Copa Del Rey, Jason Carroll aboard Argo with tactician Cameron Appleton has a firm lead in Palma. In second overall is reigning World Champion Luca Lalli and tactician Lorenzo Bressani on B-Lin Sailing. Great Britain’s Oscar Strugstad aboard Dawn Raid with Andy Beadsworth on tactics is currently ranked third overall.
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Photos are now posted online, courtesy of Ruben Ballester. View Full Photo Gallery