Aug 24, 2018
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Melges 20′s
Leaders command at season debut
The top winter Primo-Cup Trophée Credit Suisse regatta, that run from February 6-9, 2020, culminated this weekend. Alongside the regular competitors — J/70, Smeralda 888, Longtze Premier, Melges 20 — the Yacht Club of Monaco welcomed the L30 plus the flying dinghy ONefly exhibition fleet.
This classic event attracted 450 sailors on some 100 boats divided into six classes, representing 20 countries, who sailed in temperatures of 14oC in 5-15 knots of wind on a flat sea under the Mediterranean sun.
Dock Side
Dock Side
J/70 — a trial run for everyone
From day one, the Russians on Elf were straight out of the starting blocks with three 2nd places and a 6th in the four races completed by the 65-strong fleet, ensuring them victory. It was not a done deal behind them with Cer Aprotec – Ville de Genève finally clinching 2nd and the YCM’s Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio (G-Spottino) 3rd. In the Corinthian (amateur) category, the British team on Brutus took 1st equal on points with Cesare Gabasio (Tinnj70) followed by Stefano Roberti (Piccinina), both YCM members.
These results give some indication of what could happen at the J/70 World Championship 2021 to be held in Monaco from 18-23 October. “The field at this Primo Cup augurs well for a high level at the Worlds. We are really looking forward to it,” says the G-Spottino helmsman whose goal is a medal at home.
J/70
J/70
L30 — from offshore to the Primo Cup
As for the L30 fleet, the boat chosen for the first offshore World Championship, they had every reason to be present, with eight boats representing as many nations making their first tacks and gybes on the Monaco race area. Strong from the start, the Belgian Jonas Gerckens fended off Anastasia Kolesnichenko and her crew to win this event, with YCM’s Denis Lankin in 3rd.
Developed by Ukrainian Olympic medallist Rodion Luka in collaboration with RC44 designer, Andrej Justin, the 30-footer is a double-hander for those who want to be at the Paris Olympics in 2024, which will host the offshore mixed-doubles class. (Photo insert: L30 @Carlo Borlenghi)
Results as expected
Longtze Premier: There are not enough superlatives to describe the winning form of the Swiss on Shensu for a faultless performance throughout the regatta in the Longtze Premier class. It proved impossible for the equally impressive team on Qi to dislodge them, so 2nd for them, with Steffen Schneider (Outsider) in 3rd.
Smeralda 888: In the Smeralda 888, Timofey Sukhotin (Beda) won the match ahead of Botta Dritta and Black Star. The Primo Cup marks the start of their Championship for the season, currently led by Timofey Sukhotin who temporarily dethrones 2019 title holder, Charles de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles, class president. The fleet will be racing again in Monaco for the Spring Challenge, from March 20-22. (Photo: Smeralda 888 @Carlo Borlenghi)
Melges 20: In the Melges 20, two YCM members, Valentin Zavadnikov (Oleg Reps) and Anatoly Karachinsky (Path) took 1st and 3rd, with Russian Alexander Mikhaylik (Alex Team) in 3rd.
Marine dragonflies debut
In Monaco for the first time was a fleet of Onefly dinghies, a winged and foiled one-design that attracted spectators and competitors alike. These marine dragonflies can take off and quickly get up to speeds of 8 knots and up, even in light airs. (Photo: Onefly @Carlo Borlenghi)
Although not officially competing in the Primo Cup, the ten boats put on a show at the foot of the Rock, alternating displays and races. Christopher Pratt, skipper of numerous Jacques-Vabre Transats and countless Solitaire du Figaro solo races was one of the headliners who accepted the YCM’s invitation: “It’s great to be back in the Principality and sailing on such an appealing boat as the Onefly. We are here at the foot of the mountains, between two systems – east and west – it’s really exceptional.”
Official boat christenings
As well as the racing, there were two official boat christenings, complete with champagne broken on the hulls to wish them good luck: Nico Poons’ J/70 Charisma and Timofey Sukhotin’s Smeralda 888 Beda. Charles de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles, owner of the Smeralda 888 Vamos mi Amor, Bernard d’Alessandri, and YCM Board Committee members attend the ceremony.
36th Primo Cup final rankings
J/70
Mikhail Sheremetev (Elf) – RUS: 12 points
Nelson Mettraux (CER APROTEC-Ville de Genève) – SUI: 26 points
Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio (G-Spottino) – MON: 32 points
J/70 Corinthian
Charles Thompson (Brutus– GBR: 60 points
Cesare Gabasio (Tinnj70) – MON: 60 points
Stefano Roberti (Piccinina) – MON: 67 points
Smeralda 888
Timofey Sukhotin (Beda) – MON: 8 points
Francesco Vauban (Botta Dritta) – MON: 10 points
Paolo Rotelli (Black Star) – MON: 14 points
Longtze Premier
Jarmo Wieland (Shensu) – SUI: 5 points
Franck Beat (Qi) – SUI: 7 points
Steffen Schneider (Outsider) – SUI: 13 points
L30
Jonas Gerckens (Jonas Gerckens) – BEL: 9 points
Anastasia Kolesnichenko (Humphreys Conrad) – GBR: 10 points
Denis Lankin (Maria Naboka) – MON: 11 points
Melges 20
Valentin Zavadnikov (Oleg Reps) – MON: 12 points
Alexander Mikhaylik (Alex Team) – RUS: 13 points
Anatoly Karachinsky (Path) – MON: 14 points
Onefly
Matisse Pacaud – FRA: 8 points
Nicolas Berenger – FRA: 15 points
Eliot Bourgeois – FRA: 15 points
Mark your calendars
As the curtain fell on this 36th Primo Cup – Trophée Credit Suisse, many boats left, except for many of the J/70s and Melges 20s who will be back on the water for the fifth and final Act of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series, from March 5-8, 2020.
Today’s Quote
“A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind.” Webb Chiles
Primo Cup vintage year culminated this weekend with 450 sailors from 20 countries Leaders command at season debut The top winter Primo-Cup Trophée Credit Suisse regatta, that run from February 6-9, 2020, culminated this weekend.
Winds rotating from east, west and south
The 5th Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series that set sail on Friday, December 8, culminated this past Sunday, December 10, 2017, during a very trying weekend with winds rotating from East, West and South, going from 3 to 30 knots! Some 50 contestants and 150 sailors from nine nationalities on board Melges 20 & J/70, were out again in force for Act III of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series, organized once a month by the Yacht Club de Monaco from October to March, in collaboration with SLAM, an initiative of Valentin Zavadnikov.
A woman in the front
Valeria Kovalenko (Art Tube) won the event in the J/70s with a metronome consistency. The Russian team gave a faultless performance since the start of the season, and it was impossible to sidetrack this lady from Eastern Europe whose strategy seems to improve with every race. YCM’s Stefano Roberti (Piccinina) arrived an honourable 2nd, with the Swiss W.A.T.C.H. team completing the international podium.
J/70 – Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series – 20171209@mesi_MD
Art Tube – J/0 – Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series 20171210@mesi_MD
Talented sailors coming from all coins of the world
The Brazilians on Manda Chuva, who were 2nd overall last season, came a long way for this competition. Notably also the participation of French sailor Jean-Baptiste Bernaz, Laser star at three Olympics, and Elliot Willis, member of the British Sailing Team and a brilliant 470 sailor: “I was here for the previous Act. Every time, it’s a real pleasure both in terms of the conditions and organisation. It’s great to meet new teams and be able to race here in the middle of winter.”
Every year, the YCM’s regatta attracts newcomers, such us the two Omani teams who arrived in October for the whole season, confirming Monaco as a winter training base for some of the major one-design teams.
Equally important is the role this Series plays in the YCM’s training strategy, as this weekend saw two teams from the Club’s Sports Section competing. After a successful first season in the Laser Standard (Olympic class), Jérémy Moutout was again on the start of this Winter Series on Leva finishing 22nd. Rémi Piazza, a young Monegasque, was also at the helm of Levante, coming in 16th in the overall ranking and 2nd in the Corinthian (amateur) category.
RocknRolla 1st & Junda-Banca del Sempione pressing on
Just a few months since making his debut in the Melges 20s, Ludovico Fassitelli (Junda – Banca del Sempione) continues to gain momentum. Having won the first Act, the YCM member was again on the podium, this time in 2nd place behind the Russians on Rocknrolla. Alexander Mikhaylik leading the crew on Alex Team on the third step of the podium.
Melges – Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series20171209@mesi_MD
RockNRolla, Melges 20 – Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series20171210@mesi_MD
A versatile talented sailor, Ludovico Fassitelli had already shown his true colours last season in the J/70s, finishing 3rd. It seems nothing can stop this talented helmsman. “It’s great to finish in this place. We sail together regularly which means we keep up the pace and work on our reflexes and coordination.” It is surely a tactic that pays off.
As the final Act of 2017 for the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series culminates, teams are already preparing for the next event from January 19-21, 2018, before the “Big One”: the Primo Cup – Trophée Credit Suisse from February 9-11, 2018.
Final ranking Act III – J/70
Valeria Kovalenko – RUS (Art Tube) – 4 points
Stefano Roberti – MON (Piccinina) – 7 points
Jacques Leveque – SUI (W.A.T.C.H) – 7 points
Final ranking Act III – Melges 20
Dmitry Samokhin – RUS (Rocknrolla) – 5 points
Ludovico Fassitelli – MON (Junda Banca del Sempione) – 7 points
Alexander Mikhaylik – RUS (Alex Team) – 10 points
Provisional ranking after three Acts – J/70
Valeria Kovalenko – RUS (Art Tube) – 18 points
Stefano Roberti – MON (Piccinina) – 65 points
Germano Scarpa – ITA (Sport Cube) – 67 points
Provisional ranking after three Acts – Melges 20
Alexander Mikhaylik – RUS (Alex Team) – 36 points
Ludovico Fassitelli – MON (Junda Banca del Sempione) – 38 points
Maxim Titarenko – RUS (Leviathan) – 47 points
Today’s Quote
“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Culmination of Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series with a woman in the front – Bravo Valeria Kovalenko! Winds rotating from east, west and south The 5th Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series that set sail on Friday, December 8, culminated this past Sunday, December 10, 2017, during a very trying weekend with winds rotating from East, West and South, going from 3 to 30 knots!
Illbruck Crowned 2016 Melges 20 World Champion, SoCal's Team Friedes Takes the Number Two Slot
Illbruck Crowned 2016 Melges 20 World Champion, SoCal’s Team Friedes Takes the Number Two Slot
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Changing of the Guard at Melges 20 Worlds, SoCal Sailor Drew Freides Takes Over
Changing of the Guard at Melges 20 Worlds, SoCal Sailor Drew Freides Takes Over
INTERNATIONAL MELGES 20 CLASS ASSOCIATION 26 AUGUST 2016
Only two races on Day Two brings a change in leadership and extra added drama for both overall and Corinthian divisions
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An event that gets better season after season
It was the turn to the Melges 20s to end the 2015/2016 season of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series organised by the Yacht Club of Monaco this past Sunday, after eight races over three days of competition. Richard Davies (Section 16), was the winner of the fifth and final Act ahead of Igor Rytov (Russian Bogatyrs) and Philippe Pizzichini (Out of Reach), coming 2nd and 3rd respectively. Philippe Pizzichini deserves to be complimented for a fine performance, after replacing his friend Guido Miani at the last minute, giving it all and managing to win the last leg of the race.
Melges 20s Monaco Fleet Association@Marina Semenova
Melges 20 sailing by a larger boat @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha
Melges 20’s Act V Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series 2016@Marina Semenova
These regattas organized once a month, give international teams an opportunity to establish a winter training base in Monaco and get ready for the summer’s bigger competitions. Valentin Zavadnikov, who encouraged the concept proudly said: “Every edition we improve. For this great finale, all the conditions were right: exceptional weather and eight races. The next season promises to be even better”.
With 23 races over five months and 36 teams competing, the third edition has had a sounding success. Overall winner of the season was Alexander Ezhkov (Pirogovo) who topped the leader-board ahead of Igor Rytov (Russian Bogatyrs) with Yacht Club de Monaco member Vladimir Prosikhin (Nika) in 3rd place.
Melges 20 podium of winners @Marina Semanova
Melges 20s Monaco Sports Boat Winter Series 2016@Marina Semanova
Eight Smeralda 888s were also competing in their Spring Challenge this past weekend. After winning seven of the nine races, the team led by Timofey Sukhotin (Podeba) claimed the trophy, nine points clear of Roberto Tamburelli (Forrest Gump) in 2nd, and the senior of the fleet, Adalberto Miani (Botta Dritta) in 3rd.
Overall ranking
Melges 20 Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series – Act 5 results after 8 races
SUI – Richard Davies (Section 16) 21 Pts
RUS – Igor Rytov (Russian Bogatyrs) 25 Pts
MON – Philippe Pizzichini (Out of Reach) 26 Pts
Final results for the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series 2015-2016 after 23 races
RUS – Alexandr Ezhkov (Pirogovo) 87 Pts
RUS – Igor Rytov (Russian Bogatyrs) 90 Pts
RUS – Vladimir Prosikhin (Nika) 96 Pts
Smeralda 888 Spring Challenge results after 9 races
MON – Timofey Sukhotin (Podeba) 9 Pts
MON – Roberto Tamburelli (Forrest Gump) 18 Pts
MON – Adalberto Miani (Botta Dritta) 25 Pts
Today’s Quote
“The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you’re sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds; harness them.” Richelle E. Goodrich
Curtain call for Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series with Melges 20 on the scene An event that gets better season after season It was the turn to the Melges 20s to end the 2015/2016 season of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series organised by the Yacht Club of Monaco this past Sunday, after eight races over three days of competition.
50+ boat fleet at the second Miami Melges 20 Winter Series In the Midwest College Sailing Association, we don't sail Melges 20s but they look like a BLAST!