Melges 24 World Ranking, and the winner is Bombarda
Melges 24MonotipiaVela 9 Marzo 2017 Zerogradinord 0
Tallinn – IM24CA – Although the 2017 is well underway, the Melges 24 worldwide final ranking results of 2016 have been published now and International Melges 24 Class Association IM24CA interviewed the winners of the rankings. The winners both of the world and continental rankings will be perpetuated to the Melges 24 World Ranking Hall of Fame.
IM24CA together with the national Melges 24 classes holds a number or series, or racing circuits in North America, Europe and Australasia. The World Ranking consists of all IM24CA ranking events in a calendar year. The 2016 Melges 24 World Ranking series featured fourteen events across Europe, North America and Australia including the main title events of the year – Melges 24 World Championship and European Championship incorporating major regional events all around the world. List of ranking events.
“I want to thank all sailors who competed at each regatta of the world ranking series,” said on behalf of the IM24CA Chairman Jens Wathne. “The sailors are the class and the ranking list shows an impressive activity around the world in 2016. I wish to thank many teams undertaking the effort to prepare, travel and participate in these events. I also want to extend my great gratitude to the organizing authorities for making it possible-we hope to see you again in 2017. There is also a big effort made by class members in the national Melges 24 classes around the world. IM24CA is fortunate to have you. Thank you!”
Points in the World Ranking were awarded to the owner/helm and the best of three events were counted, as combined from the continental ranking events – six in Europe, four in North America and four in Australia. Bonus points were awarded for the title events – World and European Championships. 207 teams from 27 countries took part.
Andrea Pozzi’s Bombarda ITA-841 won the 2016 Melges 24 World Ranking with a three point margin ahead of 2015 World Champion and three-time US Olympian Chris Rast’s EFG SUI-684 on the second place. Melges 24 2016 World Champion Conor Clarke’s Embarr IRL-829 with 470 US Olympian Stuart McNay helming claimed third placement. Marco Zammarchi’s young team, but already 2016 Corinthian World Champion Taki 4 ITA-778 with Niccolò Bertola helming took remarkable fourth, 2016 Worlds’ second Gian Luca Perego’s Maidollis ITA-822 having on board three former Melges 24 World Champions in 2012 Fracassoli-Fonda-Ferrari as fifth and Melges 24 stalwart 2015 Worlds’ second Andrea Racchelli (Altea ITA-735) finished sixth, 2016 Worlds’ fourth Bruce Ayres and his Monsoon USA-851 took seventh, 2016 Worlds’ and European second Tõnu Tõniste’s Lenny EST-790 placed at eighth, John Brown (Blind Squirrel USA-537) took ninth and Travis Weisleder (Lucky Dog Gill Race Team USA-848) rounded out the top ten.
IM24CA: Andrea, you won the 2016 Melges 24 World Ranking with a three point margin ahead of 2015 World Champion Chris Rast. Three results and points counted for this excellent result for Bombarda were the victory at the Kiel Week, second place at the Europeans and tenth position at the Worlds. How do you feel to be listed at the Melges 24 World Ranking Hall of Fame now among such legends like Flavio Favini, Riccardo Simoneschi, Lorenzo Bressani, Jamie Lea and others? What would you like to say about your dedicated team?
Andrea Pozzi: “This achievement is the result of a season spangled with great victories and important placements which represent the direct consequence of a year-long commitment, great teamwork and sacrifices of the whole team. Firstly I would like to thank all the components of the team formed by Giulio Desiderato, Stefano Ciampalini, Nicholas Dal Ferro and Carlo Zermini, the coach Nicola Celon and all the shore team comprised of Federico Valenti, Paolo Figini and Giuseppe Alfieri, thanks to whom it has been possible to achieve this historical outcome. Thanks to everyone that in 2016 has followed and supported us during all our regattas. Also a special mention goes to the Melges 24 class that in every regatta has always shown outstanding organization and availability towards everyone allowing us to spend wonderful days laced with sport, active competitiveness but also great fun and both personal and professional growth. Thanks everyone and Forza Bombarda!”
The highest ranked Corinthian (professionals not allowed) team in the World Ranking had such a remarkable placement as the fourth in overall ranking. It is Marco Zammarchi’s Taki 4 ITA778 – 2016 Corinthian World Champion.
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