Onorato's 'Mascalzone Latino' in top European form in Riva Del Garda

by Melges 32 on 3 Jun 2017 The first day of racing is now complete with 2016 European Champion Vincenzo Onorato at the helm of Mascalzone Latino leading the provisional standings after one race in Riva Del Garda, the third stage of the 2017 Melges 32 World League, European Division.

Clearly, it takes more than one race to define the value in the results, but it is sufficient to say that Onorato seems to not only have been in top form today, but above all, exhibited the same clarity, speed and aggressiveness that enabled him to win the European title last year at this very same venue.

Serving as Mascalzone Latino tactician, Cameron Appleton put his team in all the right places to lead from start to finish in the moderate, southerly breeze. Throughout the race, Onorato extended progressively on each leg, ensuring no one contested his lead, ultimately grabbing the win.

Immediately behind Onorato however, were several battles which were resolved in a photo finish at the line. Co-owners Edoardo Lupi and Massimo Pessina with Lorenzo Bressani as tactician on Torpyone closed the gap to claim second place. Edoardo Pavesio's FRA Martina with Manuel Weiller as tactician finished third.

In fourth overall is Russia's Pavel Kuznetsov aboard Tavatuy with Evgeny Neugodnikov as tactician, while current leader of the Melges 32 World League ranking, Matteo Balestrero on GIOGI rounds out the top five.

Italians are also at the top of Corinthian Division as well. Francesco Graziani sailing Vitamina is seated in first, just ahead of Scarlino Champion Martin Reintjes helming Caipirinha.

Racing in Riva will continue tomorrow with a 12.00 warning and three more races scheduled.

The Melges 32 World League European Division is supported by Helly Hansen, Garmin Marine Italia, Toremar, Lavazza and Barracuda Communication.

Top Five Results (Preliminary - After One Race):

1.) Vincenzo Onorato/Cameron Appleton, MASCALZONE LATINO; 1 = 1
2.) Edoardo Lupi-Massimo Pessina/Lorenzo Bressani, TORPYONE; 2 = 2
3.) Edoardo Pavesio/Manuel Weiller Vidal, FRA MARTINA; 3 = 3
4.) Pavel Kuznetsov/Evgeny Neugodnikov, TAVATUY; 4 = 4
5.) Matteo Balestrero/Daniele Cassinari, GIOGI; 5 = 5

Top Five Melges 32 World League Results (2017 Melges 32 World League, Two Events Complete):

1.) Matteo Balestrero, GIOGI = 40 pts.
2.) Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio, G-SPOT = 36 pts.
3.) Andrea Lacorte, Vitamina Amerikana = 33 pts.
4.) Pavel Kuznetsov, Tavatuy; 30 pts.
5.) Edoardo Pavesio, FRA Martina = 28 pts.

2017 Melges 32 World League European Division // Event 3 - Preliminary Scratch Sheet

			Bow	Sail Number	Yacht Name	Owner/Skipper	Yacht Club	Home Port	Yacht Type	Length	Rating
Racing Area: World League
	Division: One Design
			Melges 32
		1.	186	ITA 186	CAIPIRINHA (Corinthian)	Martin Reintjes		Desenzano del Garda, BS, ITA	Melges 32	32
		2.	159	TUR 159	EKER	Ahmet Eker	TAYK	BURSA, NA, TUR	Melges 32	32
		3.	191	ITA 191	FRA MARTINA	Edoardo Pavesio		ITA	Melges 32	32
		4.	172	ITA 172	GIOGI	Matteo Balestrero	circolo velico la spezia	La Spezia, Italy, ITA	Melges 32	32
		5.	181	MON 181	G-SPOT	Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio	Yacht Club Monaco	Monaco, MON	Melges 32	32
		6.	215	GER 215	HOMANIT JUNIOR (Corinthian)	Kilian Holzapfel	Seebrucker Regatta Verein	Munich, Bavaria, GER	Melges 32	32
		7.	322	SWE 322	INGA	Richard Goransson		Stockholm, SWE	Melges 32	32
		8.	229	GER 229	LA PERICOLOSA	Christian Schwoerer		GER	Melges 32	32
		9.	21	ITA 2121	MASCALZONE LATINO	Vincenzo Onorato	Y.C. Monaco	Milano, ITA	Melges 32	32
		10.	212	NOR 212	PIPPA	Lasse Petterson		NOR	Melges 32	32
		11.	225	GER 225	SJAMBOK (Corinthian)	Jens Kühne	RORC, ETUF	Ratingen, GER	Melges 32	32
		12.	223	RUS 223	TAVATUY	Pavel Kuznetsov	Tavatuy	Ekaterinburg, Ural, RUS	Melges 32	32
		13.	487	ITA 487	TORPYONE	Edoardo Lupi / Massimo Pessina	Varazze Club Nautico	Varazze, Savona, ITA	Melges 32	32
		14.	194	ITA 194	VITAMINA (Corinthian)	Francesco Graziani		ITA	Melges 32	32
		15.	201	ITA 201	VITAMINA AMERIKANA	Andrea Lacorte		Pisa, Italia, ITA	Melges 32	32
		16.	193	GER 193	WILMA	Fritz Homann		GER	Melges 32	32
2017 Melges 32 World League European Division // Event 3 - Corinthian Teams - Preliminary Scratch Sheet

			Bow	Sail Number	Yacht Name	Owner/Skipper	Yacht Club	Home Port	Yacht Type	Length	Rating
Racing Area: World League
	Division: One Design
			Melges 32
		1.	186	ITA 186	CAIPIRINHA	Martin Reintjes		Desenzano del Garda, BS, ITA	Melges 32	32
		2.	215	GER 215	HOMANIT JUNIOR	Kilian Holzapfel	Seebrucker Regatta Verein	Munich, Bavaria, GER	Melges 32	32
		3.	225	GER 225	SJAMBOK	Jens Kühne	RORC, ETUF	Ratingen, GER	Melges 32	32
		4.	194	ITA 194	VITAMINA	Francesco Graziani		ITA	Melges 32	32