24 March 2009
Milan, Italy; 24 March 2009 - In collaboration with Water Tribe, Melges Europe is proud to invite all Audi Melges 20 Owners to participate at two separate, back-to-back weekend tune-up sessions on Lake Garda, Italy. The ultimate goal is to get everyone up to speed on rig tuning, boat handling and speed maneuvers.
Coordinating the event on March 28-29 at Circolo Vela Gargnano is Water Tribe's Simone Todeschini. To attend this first weekend of awesome Audi Melges 20 sailing, please contact Simone via e-mail.
An additional session is slated for the following weekend, 4-5 April at Fraglia Vela Malcesine. It will be orchestrated by Melges Europe's Federico Michetti. If you would like to attend, please contact Luisa Bambozzi at Melges Europe.
| TUNE-UP WEEKEND NO. 1 | FRIDAY, 27 MARCH |
| Boat preparation and launch |
| TUNE-UP WEEKEND NO. 1 | SATURDAY, 28 MARCH |
| 08:00 |
Skipper briefing at Circolo Vela Gargnano, program introduction |
| 08:30 |
Boat rigging and launch |
| 10:00 |
Warm-up and boat handling, marks on the water to practice maneuvers |
| 12:00 |
Starting signal of race 'Trofeo Valle delle Cartiere' taking place in Maderno (race field next to Gargnano) |
| 16:00 |
Post race debriefing |
| 17:00 |
End of program |
| TUNE-UP WEEKEND NO. 1 | SUNDAY, 29 MARCH |
| 08:00 |
Skipper meeting at Circolo Vela Gargnano |
| 08:30 |
Harbor start |
| 09:30 |
Regatta 'Trofeo Valle delle Cartiere' signal preparation |
| 14:30 |
Post race debriefing |
| 15:30 |
End of program |
| TUNE-UP WEEKEND NO. 2 | SATURDAY, 4 APRIL |
| 08:00 |
Skipper briefing, program introduction at Fraglia Vela Malcesine |
| 08:30 |
Boat rigging and launch |
| 10:00 |
Warm-up and boat handling, marks on the water to practice maneuvers |
| 12:00 - 15:00 |
Starting sequence practice, rolling starts every 5 minutes with 4th start leading into the race (windward-leeward) |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
Post race debriefing |
| 17:00 |
End of program |
| 20:00 |
Crew party at Steak and Stube Restaurant |
| TUNE-UP WEEKEND NO. 2 | SUNDAY, 5 APRIL |
| 08:00 |
Skipper meeting at Fraglia Vela Malcesine |
| 09:00 |
Harbor start |
| 09:00 - 10:00 |
Warm-up and boat handling, marks on the water to practice maneuvers |
| 10:00 - 14:00 |
Starting sequence practice, rolling starts every 5 minutes with 4th start leading into the race (windward-leeward) |
| 14:30 |
Post race debriefing |
| 15:30 |
End of program |
For more information regarding logistics, accommodations and cost, please contact Water Tribe or Melges Europe today!
Also be aware, that Water Tribe has five brand new Audi Melges 20s available to those interested in chartering a boat for the above Tune-Up Weekend sessions. Please contact Water Tribe for pricing and availability.
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