Kuznetsov's 'Tavatuy' takes two bullets on Day 1 at Melges 32 Worlds
by Melges 32 on 24 Aug 2017
2017 Melges 32 World League, World Championship Barracuda Communication / Melges World League
The first day of the 2017 Melges 32 Boero World Championship in Cala Galera, Italy hosted by Circolo Nautico e della Vela Argentario has concluded with two races, leaving the fleet to bask in Russian colors.
Pavel Kuznetsov's Tavatuy with Evgeny Neugodnikov as tactician won both races today. He and his team earned a perfect score in the 10-12 knots of breeze out of the Northwest, which unmistakably reveals their intention, not to mention their potential. Although the event is quite young, they have confirmed that they are the team to beat.
It was also a very positive day for the current 2017 Melges 32 World League leader, Giangicomo Serena di Lapigio's G.Spot representing Monaco. He submitted a two - three scoreline to now sit in second overall.
Andrea Lacorte's Vitamina Amerikana with Gabriele Benussi as tactician is seated third, and is the first of three Italian teams that round out the top five. Edoardo Pavesio's FRA Martina, and Andrea Ferrari's Spirit of Nerina finished respectively in fourth and fifth.
The Corinthian division, as expected is incredibly close with only one point separating leader Martin Reintjes on Caipirinha, followed by Francesco Graziani on Vitamina in second.
The fleet hits the water again for Day Two with forecasts stating light air conditions may prevail with a warning at 13.00 (Italy).
The Melges 32 World Championship presented by Boero Yacht Coatings is proudly supported by Helly Hansen, Toremar, North Sails, Garmin Marine Italia, Lavazza and Barracuda Communication.
Top Five Results (Preliminary - After Two Races)
1.) Pavel Kuznetsov/Evgeny Neugodnikov, TAVATUY; 1-1 = 2
2.) Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio/Branko Brcin, G.SPOT; 2-3 = 5
3.) Andrea Lacorte/Gabriele Benussi, VITAMINA AMERIKANA; 5-4 = 9
4.) Edoardo Pavesio/Manuel Weiller Vidal, FRA MARTINA; 3-7 = 10
5.) Andrea Ferrari/Pietro Pietro Sibello, SPIRIT OF NERINA; 6-5 = 11
Top Five Results (2017 Melges 32 World League, Four Events Completed)
1.) Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio, G-SPOT = 72 pts.
2.) Edoardo Lupi/Massimo Pessina, TORPYONE = 68 pts.
3.) Andrea Lacorte, VITAMINA AMERIKANA = 65 pts.
4.) Matteo Balestrero, GIOGI = 63 pts.
5.) Pavel Kuznetsov, TAVATUY; 60 pts.
2017 Melges 32 World Championship / World League Event 5 - Preliminary Cumulative Results
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2017 Melges 32 World Championship / World League Event 5 - Corinthian Teams - Preliminary Cumulative Results
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Bow |
Sail Number |
Yacht Name |
Yacht Design |
Owner/Skipper |
Race
1 |
Race
2 |
Total |
World Championship Racing |
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One Design Division |
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Melges 32 |
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1. |
186 |
ITA 186 |
CAIPIRINHA |
Melges 32 |
Martin Reintjes |
11 |
14 |
25.0 |
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2. |
194 |
ITA 194 |
VITAMINA |
Melges 32 |
Francesco Graziani |
13 |
13 |
26.0 |
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3. |
215 |
GER 215 |
HOMANIT JR |
Melges 32 |
Kilian Holzapfel |
15 |
15 |
30.0 |
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4. |
225 |
GER 225 |
SJAMBOK |
Melges 32 |
Jens Kühne |
16 |
17 |
33.0 |
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