OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY 11 JULY 2007 19.00 hrs.

- Opening ceremony of the 13th ROBERTO TROMBINI
  CHALLENGE TROPHY
- Presentation of the participating crews
- Veteran car rally
- Fireworks display

THURSDAY 12 JULY 2007 12.00 hrs.

- Round Robin

FRIDAY 13 JULY 2007 12.00 hrs.

- Round Robin

SATURDAY 14 JULY 2007 12.00 hrs.

- Quarter and semi-finals

SUNDAY 15 JULY 2007 12.00 hrs.

- Finals
- Fleet Race
- Prize giving

Information: Tel. 0544 531440 / 0544 530353

Dedicated to
Gianfranco Liverani

There will be a special trophy in memory of Gianfranco Liverani who, with his creative imagination and his capacity to organize, remains one of the greatest friends ever of the Trombini Trophy.

What is Match Racing?

Match races are direct challenges between two boats, the competition assumes the characteristics of a authentic battle.
The matches are raced in identical boats (Tom 28 in the case of the Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy) which must participate in the knock out selections known as ‘Round Robins’ followed by quarter finals and semi finals and finals which are the best of the 3 or 5 races. Before the start one of the two boats is given a blue flag and the other boat a yellow flag. The boat with the blue flag enters the start area on port tack from the pin end. The boat with the yellow flag enters on starboard tack (therefore with right of way) from the committee boat end of the start line. Both boats must be outside the ends of the start line at the 4 minute start. At
- 4 minutes the boats enter the starting box from the windward side of the line they have 2 minutes enter the box and try to force the opponent to take a penalty or obtain the advantage position before the start signal. At the start signal both boats cross the line and tack up to the windward mark staying within the laylines. After 2-3 circuits the races finish on a downward leg. Each pair of boats is constantly followed by the Umpires in dinghies.
Contenders are invited to participate at the Match Race based on a ranking list drawn up by ISAF on the basis of results obtained in preceding competitions multiplied by the index of difficulty which are determined by the importance of the competition and the level of the competitors.
The Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy is an ISAF Grade 1 Match Race.

 

How to follow the Match Races

Since the very first edition the organizers of the Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy have aimed at, and succeeded in, giving match race enthusiasts a close look at this spectacular sport. Today the Trombini Challenge Trophy match race is one of the most enticing of the race meets, what better way to experience together this enthusiasm for sailing than to follow the progress of the best teams of match racing so close to the shore. Match Racing is the Formula One of sailing and the Trombini Trophy is one of the most popular events on the match race calendar; breathtaking duels, umpires on the water, start and finishing lines close to a grandstand specially erected for the public on the wide pier at the entrance to the port, running commentary. Everything has been organized to satisfy the interest and enjoyment of the public; a hospitality village, interviews with the crews after the races, even a kiosk by the grandstand offering free piadina and soft drinks. If you are interested in sailing don’t miss this edition of the Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy.