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XII° Roberto Trombini
Challenge Trophy Match Race 2006
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First day of the challenges at Marina di Ravena
for the XII Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy Sparks in the match
between favourites Paolo Cian and Chris Dickson
Round Robin : Chris Dickson already in the lead after 8 flights
Remaining round robins on Friday, semi-finals Saturday, finals Sunday
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First day of the races within the harbour of marina
di Ravenna for the XII edition of the Roberto Trombini Challenge
Trophy ISAF Grade 1 world event.
Perfect weather conditions, sun, fresh temperatures and constant
thermal winds of 8 knots. There were all of 40 matches on two courses
thereby completing 8 qualifying flights.
There were some spectacular races and close encounters
as often happens during the first elimination races. Several penalties
from the umpires, often decisive for a particular match. At the
end of the first day of round robins, after 8 flights Champion from
New Zealand Chris Dickson (BMW Oracle Racing) is in the lead with
6 victories in 7 races (6-1 he was beaten only by Frenchman Mathieu
Richard). Italian Paolo Cian (Team Viano Mercedes) comes second
after 6 races (5-1) equalizing with Richard followed by Bjorn Hansen
from Sweden (5-2) then the other Italian Matteo Simoncelli (4-3)
- a good start for the helm from Ravenna. Frenchman Damian Iehl
scored 3-4, Martin Angsell from Sweden 2-4, Simon Minoprio from
New Zealand 2-5 and then Russian Andrei Arbuzov and Tino Ellegast
from Germany both won only one match (1-6 ).
The most exciting match of the day was between
Paolo Cian and Chris Dickson . The Italian started in the lead but
was penalized in the incident at leeward mark and Dickson was forced
to be entangled with the mark anchor line.
Cian got several red flags from the umpires, as normally happens
when it appears that a helm has caused an obstacle to his rival,
until Dickson managed to get free. The challenge continued with
Cian taking another two penalties and he decided to pull out without
reproach.
Friday 9th – another 5 flights to complete
the round robins and then on to the quarter finals. Semi-finals
Saturday and finals on Sunday.
Round Robin results after 8 flights
1. Chris Dickson (NZ) 6-1
2. Paolo Cian (IT) 5-1
3. Mathieu Richard (FR) 5-1
4. Bjorn Hansen (SE) 5-2
5. Matteo Simoncelli (IT) 4-3
6. Lars Norbjaerg (DK) 4-3
7. Damien Iehl (FR) 3-4
8. Martin Angsell (SE) 2-4
9. Peter Wibroe (DK) 2-4
10. Simon Minoprio (NZ) 2-5
11. Tino Ellegast (DE) 1-6
12. Andrew Arbuzov (RU) 1-6
THE ROBERTO TROMBINI CHALLENGE TROPHY
The 2006 edition retains its success formula; conceived by Progetto
vela, whose President is Andrea Trombini, in collaboration with
Circolo Velico Ravennate and sustained by numerous sponsors in memory
of Roberto Trombini well known yachtsmen from Ravenna. The identical
boats (Tom 28, 9 metres were designed for the event by Giovanni
Ceccarelli from Ravenna)
The matches take place within the inner harbour at Marina di Ravenna
and a grandstand to accommodate over 500 spectators has been erected
on the pier; there will be a running commentary during the races
and interviews with the skippers on the pier followed by pleasant
evenings together with the crews, umpires and guests.
LIST OF WINNERS
Many big names in world yachting have joined in the Trombini challenges
over the years; the winners lists shows two victories for James
Spithill (helm of Luna Rossa), Magnus Holmberg from Sweden (Victory
Challenge syndicate), Peter Holmberg from the Virgin Islands (one
of the Alinghi helms ) and Mario Celon winner of the first edition.
Other winners include Chris Law (GB), Sten Mohr (DK), Jes Gram-Hansen
(DK) (new starting helm of Mascalzone Latino) and last years winner
Paolo Cian (IT).
Progetto Vela - ASD - Via Sergio Cavina 5 48100 Ravenna Tel 0544
465556,
fax 0544 464408
Communication - Fabio Colivicchi +39 335 5730 361 fabcol@tin.it
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