NEWS 2003

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News July, 10th 2003  After 9 flights of the first round robin Australian James Spithill is in the lead...

News July, 9th 2003  The start of the Roberto Trombini...

News July, 8th 2003  From 09 to 13 July the 9° Roberto...

05 May 2003

From 9th to 13th July, at Marina di Ravenna the ninth edition of the Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy: the best match race in Italy. Among the big names in match racing, the return of Tommaso Chieffi (Oracle BMW)

The first grade one ISAF event in Italy returns to Marina di Ravenna from 9th to 13th July, it has become one of the most important events on the International calendar, thanks to the high level of organization of Progetto Vela, in collaboration with Circolo Velico Ravennate, International Yacht Club Marinara and thanks to the support of numerous sponsors.

The event has reached its ninth edition in fond memory of Roberto Trombini. This years event will be an extraordinary occasion to see some of the big experts of this type of sailing. As always, the organizers are providing a grandstand to afford an excellent view of the races which take place within the port of Marina di Ravenna. There will be live television coverage and interviews with the skippers on the pier and at the hospitality village. Experience, professionalism and hospitality combine to make the Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy “the best match race in Italy”.

There are many big names from the America’s Cup in the first list of competitors. The organizers have announced confirmation from the following skippers (in order of ISAF classification): Jesper Radich (DEN, 2), Jes Gram-Hansen (DEN, 3), Paolo Cian (ITA, 9), Ed Baird (USA, 12), Cameron Appleton (NZL, 17), Matteo Simoncelli (ITA, 24), James Spithill (USA, 39), Luc Pillot (FRA, 44), and with the return of Italian match race champion Tommaso Chieffi (ITA, 100) tactician of Oracle BMW and the last America’s Cup. Possible participation of Francesco de Angelis (already seen at previous Trombini Trophy events) and an Alinghi team.

As usual 10 identical boats will be used, Tom 28, designed specifically for match racing by Giovanni Ceccarelli from Ravenna (designer of Mascalzone Latino). Don’t miss the skippers presentation, the veteran car rally, the fireworks display and gala dinner 9th July and prize giving and farewell party 13th July.