Melges Europe Speed Clinic Weekend, 28-29 March At Fraglia Vela Malcesine
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23 March 2009
Milan, Italy; 24 March 2009 - Get ready to fire up your Melges 32 at the Melges Europe Speed Clinic Weekend on March 28-29 at beautiful Fraglia Vela Malcesine. Born a speed genius — the Melges 32 is designed to be fast. Discover how to make it go faster at this great class gathering! All Melges 32 Owners near and far are cordially invited to join Melges Europe and Fraglia Vela Malcesine for a true to form Speed Clinic Weekend.
Adding to the general excitement will be the careful guidance and training of Olympic coach Guglielmo Vatteroni (weather and wind conditions permitting).
Melges Europe Speed Clinic Weekend Schedule of Events
| Saturday | March 28 | ||
| 08:00 | Skipper Briefing | Program introduction and clock synchronization with the GPS time |
| 08:30 | Harbor Start | |
| 08:45 - 10:00 | >> | Warm-up and boat handling with four boats in a group (See groups below) |
| 10:15 - 12:30 | >> | Starting sequence practice. Rolling starts every 5 minutes with 4th start leading into a race (windward-leeward) |
| 12:30 - 13:45 | >> | Break |
| 14:00 | >> | Boat handling and Speed test. Focus on speed, slot suggested for the new sail test (see groups below). Photos available on request. |
| 18:00 | >> | Post tune-up debriefing and Sunday schedule review |
| 20:30 | >> | Melges 32 crew party at Speak and Stube Restaurant with FREE BEER offered by Melges Europe |
| Sunday | March 29 | ||
| 08:30 | Harbor Start | |
| 08:45 - 10:00 | >> | Warm-up and boat handling with four boats in a group (See groups below) |
| 10:15 - 12:30 | >> | Starting sequence practice. Rolling starts every 5 minutes with 4th start leading into a race (windward-leeward) |
| 14:30 | >> | Photo and video playback analysis with an award going to the boat with the top speed. |
Many boats have already confirmed their participation and they are as listed below. The following groups have been defined. If you wish to attend and are not listed, please contact Luisa Bambozzi.
| TEAM GROUPS | Saturday | March 28 | ||
| Group 1 Channel 69 |
Group 2 Channel 72 |
Group 3 Channel 68 |
| Brontolo Fantasticaaaa Lea Team 93 |
Mataran Janas Action Team Sei Tu 32 |
Torpyone Big Bang Rush Diletta Fra Martina |
| TEAM GROUPS | Sunday | March 29 | ||
| Group 1 Channel 69 |
Group 2 Channel 72 |
Group 3 Channel 68 |
| Mataran Brontolo Fra Martina Lea |
Big Bang Team 93 Rush Diletta Janas |
Torpyone |
Everyone is reminded that Fraglia Vela Malcesine is available to those that wish to attend under the following special conditions:
• Launch & hoist = 100 Euros (-50% over price list)
• No charge for stepping the mast as considered. This is included in the regatta fee that will take place in two weeks.
• Storage can be arranged at a monthly fee of 380 Euros
This special edition speed clinic is being held just in advance of Event No. 1 for the 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series. All the boats will be stored at Fraglia Vela leading up to Malcesine taking place on April 17-19.
Stay close to the official website of the International Melges 32 Class Association as the fleet ramps up for another great European racing circuit! Visit the Official Melges 32 Blog for the latest and greatest tidbits happening in Europe and around the world!