It is already time to return to racing for the Melges 20 and Melges 14 fleets which, after a very short summer break, will resume their Championships tomorrow, proving once again to be among the most dynamic classes of a sailing scene that this year has suffered from severe slowdowns due to the pandemic.
Read MoreThe Melges 14 fleet, at the very first event in the 2020 season, completed six regattas, the maximum scheduled by Notice of Race. Undisputed leader of the weekend is Piero Poggi, who already in the inaugural day had stood out with three consecutive bullets, followed on the podium by the very young Leopoldo Sirolli and Alessio Muciaccia.
Read MoreToday represented the debut of the Melges 14 fleet in the 2020 season: the day was challenging for the sailors, who had to deal with a steep wave and changes in the intensity of the wind. Leading the ranking, after the three regattas, is Piero Poggi, with an impeccable scoreline of three bullets, followed by Alessio Muciaccia and the very young Leopoldo Sirolli in third position.
Read MoreThe Class hopes to reschedule the regatta for a later date in 2020.
Read MoreJeff Solum wins Melges 14 Midwinter Championship in Sarasota, FL followed by son, Ian Solum.
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