Official Melges 32 Blog

The Melges 32 Spring and Summer racing schedule is in fast forward motion as the second edition of the 2010 Audi Sailing Series in Scarlino just concluded revealing reigning World Champion Pieter Taselaar on Bliksem as champion. In just a short week-and-a-half, more exciting racing awaits the international fleet. The very first Melges 32 European Championship takes place in Cagliari, Italy with 19 entries scheduled to appear and simultaneously, the East Coast Championship rocks Rye, N.Y. hosted by the American Yacht Club (also the location of the 2011 U.S. National Championship) with 13, double the participation level in 2009.

Shortly thereafter, we&rsquoll look to the warm month of June to Porto Cervo, Italy for the third Audi Sailing Series Event and Invitational, and Newport, R.I. for the Northeast Regatta happening simultaneously (25-27) on both sides of the Atlantic. The month of July is red hot. The final act of the 2010 European Audi Sailing Series Event No. 4 takes place in Malcesine, Italy on beautiful Lake Garda on July 16-18. Completing the month perfectly, in exquisite Harbor Springs, Mich. USA the U.S. National Championship gets under way on July 29-August 1, where as many as 20 teams will take to the line. Every team that will be at Nationals anticipates heavy duty competition in San Francisco, Calif. at the 2010 World Championship on September 22-25, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club.

Because many of these events are concurrent, the below checklists and gentle reminders have been assembled for your convenience. Please read through each very carefully so that you and your team can plan accordingly. Best of luck and fast racing to all the teams. The IM32CA is excited about seeing each and every team on the line!

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Check out this very cool video compiled by none other than the spectacular Giovanni Maspero and his Joe Fly outfit! The footage is quite nice (of course) and from beautiful Porto Cervo at the 2009 Melges 32 World Championship!

Nothing says speed, fun, competitive, performance sailing like the Melges 32. From Porto Cervo, beautiful photos from Carlo Borlenghi, Stefano Gattini, Guido Trombetta, Max Ranchi and Fabio Taccola are delivered daily. CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING GALLERIES!

Rainy weather prevails in Porto Cervo at the moment and has prompted the RC to place the day under a brief postponement. Standby for more updates as they are provided… RC has a boat out on the course right now, checking the conditions.

It is almost certain racing will happen today. It’s only in the last half hour that the rain turned miserably heavy… More updates shortly — From IM32CA, Media Centre in Porto Cervo…

Sailing Anarchy OTW
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Adesso Vela

The International Melges 32 Class Association was thrilled to see the start of the very first World Championship in Porto Cervo yesterday. Out front and certainly not a shocker is Claudio Recchi on Team 93 leading the event. After the trials and tribulations of registration for Joe Woods — the ultimate and appropriate triumph for the English Red team was felt through and through as his team blasted across the finish line in first for  race one.

Be aware that the following info outlets Sailing Anarchy OTW as well as the partnership of Offshore Rules and Italy’s Adesso Vela are also broadcasting from the race course every day. This unique form of sailing communication has been well received around the world, so do plan to tune in.

TOP TEN RESULTS (After 2 Races)

Top Ten Results (After 2 Races)
1.) Claudio Recchi, 2-1 = 3
2.) Joe Woods, 1-6 = 7
3.) Pieter Taselaar, 6-2 = 8
4.) Stefano di Properizio, 7-4 = 11
5.) Andrea Cecchetti, 5-7 = 12
6.) Lanfranco Cirillo, 9-5 = 14
7.) Giovanni Maspero, 3-12 = 15
8.) Vincenzo Onorato, 12-3 = 15
9.) Armando Guilietti/Lorenzo Santini, 4-11 = 15
10.) Francesco Martino, 8-8 = 16

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A Melges 32 Owner Meeting will take place in Porto Cervo at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda on Monday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. Among topics slated for discussion is the forthcoming 2010 Audi Sailing Series circuit and the U.S.A. Sailing Series, also Worlds. All owners are cordially invited to attend.

Preparations are in full swing for the Audi Melges 32 World Championship scheduled for September 20-27 in Porto Cervo, Italy hosted by the prestigous Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Crew declarations are due to the International Melges 32 Class by Friday, August 14. Read Full Article…

Carlo Alberini on ITA-186 Calvi Network with Gabriele Benussi as tactician, Lorenzo Bodoni, Gaetano Di Granara, Alessandro Frizzarin, Sergio Blosi, Irene Bezzi and Fabio Gasperoni are Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series Champions!

Alberini has been holding the lead flag since Lerici. He signed on early in the season for success with seven impressive victories of the 23 total starts. This alone proves with measurable value that Alberini and tactician Benussi are an incredible force to reckon with on a Melges 32.

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The Notice of Race (NOR) is now available for the Audi Melges 32 World Championship scheduled for September 20-27 in beautiful Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy, hosted by the very prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

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