Gale Prevents Sailing On Final Day Of Volvo Cup Sanremo

Sadly gales prevented racing on the final day of the opening 2011 Volvo Cup event in Sanremo. With waves breaking over the harbour wall and gusts of up to 36 knots the race committee decided that prudence was the best option and at midday abandoned attempts to run any further racing. Saetta ITA-716 helmed by Alberto Bolzan was therefore the resounding victor in this opening regatta. Full results are available at http://www.melges24.it/file/Risultati_Melges24_sanremo.pdf. Also check out the event video coverage at http://www.youtube.com/user/MediavipVolvoCup.

The next event in the 2011 Volvo Cup Series will be the Italian National Championship to be held in Scarlino from 7-10 April. Scarlino will also host the 2012 Melges 24 World Championship from August 29 to September 08 so the entry for this event is expected to be large as crews not only challenge for the prestigious Italian National title but also take the chance to begin training in the Worlds 12 venue. More information about this event is available from www.melges24.it.