Corinthians Lead the Charge at the 2018 Melges 32 World League, Scarlino
2018 Melges 32 World League, European Division - Scarlino, Martin Reintjes CAPIRINHA
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INTERNATIONAL MELGES 32 CLASS ASSOCIATION
01 JUNE 2018
Corinthians Lead the Charge at the 2018 Melges 32 World League, Scarlino
Scarlino, Italy (June 1, 2018) - In a wild and fantastic turn of events in the third race of opening day at the second event of the 2018 Melges 32 World League in Scarlino, the Corinthian team belonging to Martin Reintjes at the helm of CAPIRINHA remained cool, calm and collected, charging to the top of the scoreboard to take the overall event lead.
"Today we experienced having our first bullet ever racing the Melges 32, so the feeling is quite incredible... to be on top is completely unexpected," said Reintjes post racing. "It will be difficult to maintain for sure. We had great starts in the first two races of the day, and we had good speed. We did change up our crew a little this year, but I think we've taken a great step forward and we are improving."
On equal points with Reintjes, Christian Schwoerer on LA PERICOLOSA representing Germany is second overall. "It was a great day on the water. The third race was probably the toughest because the breeze dropped off, so to win that race was great," said Schwoerer.
Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio's G-SPOT is currently seated third, with Vincenzo Onorato's MASCALZONE LATINO and reigning World Champion Pavel Kuznetsov's TAVATUY rounding on the top five respectively.
Reintjes's spectacular performance on the water today makes him a double leader - he is also atop the Corinthian division and leading by a substantial margin.
Needless to say, as the racing moves forward it will be intense. The first warning on Saturday will be at 13.00.
The Melges World League is supported by Helly Hansen, Garmin Marine, North Sails, Toremar, Lavazza, and Melges Europe in collaboration with Club Nautico Scarlino, Rigoni di Asiago, Resort Baia Scarlino and Scarlino Yacht Service.
Melges World League has signed and adopts the code of ethics of the Charta Smerarlda strongly promoting the values of One Ocean Foundation.
MEDIA AND RACING COVERAGE
As with all Melges 32 events around the world, racing updates will be posted online at the Official Melges 32 Facebook Page. Tune in for the latest racing information, results, video interviews, and photos. Race reports, press releases and photos will be available online each day post-racing at melges32.com.
TOP FIVE RESULTS (PRELIMINARY - After Three Races)
1.) (ITA) Martin Rientjes/Gabrielle Benussi, CAPIRINHA; 3-1-7 = 11
2.) (GER) Christian Schwoerer/Nic Asher, LA PERICOLOSA; 6-4-1 = 11
3.) (MON) Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio/Michele Ivaldi, G-SPOT; 9-3-3 = 15
4.) (ITA) Vincenzo Onorato/Paul Goodison, MASCALZONE LATINO; 1-2-13 = 16
5.) (RUS) Pavel Kuznetsov/Evengy Neogodnikov, TAVATUY; 2-5-11 = 18
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ABOUT THE SPONSORS
The IM32CA would like to extend a very special thanks to the following sponsors who make the 2018 Melges World League European Division racing possible in Scarlino:
Helly Hansen, Garmin Marine, Lavazza, Toremar, and North Sails.
ABOUT THE MELGES 32
The Melges 32 is one design racing at its very best. Since 2005, it has successfully delivered bigger, better, more-simplified sailing that is fun and competitive. An exclusive Reichel/Pugh keelboat design, the Melges 32 possesses one of the most diverse regatta schedules that includes many prestigious venues supported by an organized and well-established class association, attracting some of the world's most notable sailing superstars. For more information, visit the International Melges 32 Class Association (IM32CA) at melges32.com.
ABOUT THE MELGES WORLD LEAGUE
The Melges World League is the ultimate one-design competition, uniting the Melges 32 and Melges 20 owners across the globe into one streamlined championship system. It is a season-long series that includes regattas hosted at the world's most desirable venues, featuring sailing's best owner/drivers and Corinthian sailors throughout North America, Europe and Asia. News, results and other info will be published online as it becomes available at melgesworldleague.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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