By posting a 2nd and a 6th on the final day of racing at the Melges 24 worlds Andrea Rachelli ITA and his team succeded to pass Bruce Ayres USA and grab the title. Alan Field USA follows on 2nd with equal points with Bruce Ayres USA. The final results and the event Facebook site.
Another change at the top of the ranking after the two races yesterday: Before today's final races Bruce Ayres USA and his team lead now 2 points ahead of Andrea Rachelli ITA. Alan Field USA and Michael Goldfarb USA are also in with a shout for the title. The Leaderboard, the event Facebook page and the daily report.
After two initial light wind days a stronger breeze set in yesterday which enabled the committee to run three races. With two race wins Andrea Rachelli ITA and his team moved up to take the lead 6 points ahead of Alan Field USA, Bruce Ayres USA is third on rank 3. The Results and the Event Facebook Page. On the class website, there might well be an update on the events and results during the day.
Light winds prevailed on the second day of the Melges 24-WM Which was just enough to complete one race. The daily first went to Andrea Rachelli ITA who advanced to second place overall, just one point behind new leader Brian Porter USA. On rank 3, another point back, follows Alan Field USA.
The Leaderboard and the event Facebook page with reports, pictures and videos.
Yesterday the Melges 24 Worlds started in Canada with a single race held in mainly light winds. Race victory went to Alan Field USA (with 470 olympic medallist Medallist Lucas Calabrese ARG) followed by Brian Porter USA and Bruce Ayres USA. Best European was Andrea Rachelli ITA in 5th of the 41 teams. The results and the event Facebook site.
The Melges 24 World Championship starts in Canada today. On the entry list are 50 teams from 4 nations. Among the competitors are also the star Olympic medalists Ross Mcdonald CAN and Mike Wolfe CAN. The Event Facebook Page.
The Canadian championship which ended yesterday at the same venue, has been won by Bruce Ayres USA and his team just ahead of Alan Field USA and Richard Reid CAN. The ranking.