All action on Day 2 of the Audi Tron Melges 32s in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi
by Joy Dunigan
Overnight leader Filippo Pacinotti aboard Brontolo H/H retained his first place, overall position on Day Two in Porto Ercole, edging out Mauro Mocchegiani's F. Giacomel Audi e-Tron Melges 32 now in second. Both sit at the top of the standings with equal points as two final races are expected on Sunday. Russia's Valentin Zavadnikov aboard Synergy GT holds steadfast in third six points behind, also sharing equal points with fourth place Richard Gorannson on Helly Hansen Inga From Sweden. Japan's Naofumi Kamei on Mamma Aiuto! is currently fifth.
Close racing on Day 2 of the Audi Tron Melges 32s in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi
Light breezes did not deter the Race Committee from firing off three more races, ensuring that the sixteen-strong fleet would complete six of the eight-race Porto Ercole edition, resulting in a discard of their worst score thus far.
Close racing on Day 2 of the Audi Tron Melges 32s in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi
As the discards went into play, the scoreboard changed dramatically. Kamei's first-race-of-the-day win, then paired with an 11-2, catapulted him into the top five. Hot on his heels was fellow Russian player Pavel Kuznetsov on Tavatuy placing second followed by Zavadnikov.
All action on Day 2 of the Audi Tron Melges 32s in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi
Race Five of the series was hard fought with relatively new-fleetcomer Arturo di Lorenzo with Matteo Ivaldi as tactician aboard Malafemmena who rallied full on to an incredible win.
Day One video:
Mocchegiani grabbed the best move of the day. He completed Day 1 in fifth overall, but thanks to discards going into effect and an average day performance by Pacinotti, he has moved within striking distance of the Porto Ercole edition trophy.
Day Two video:
As in the past, the start of the Audi Tron Sailing Series means the return of the Audi test drives too. Anyone can demo the A3 g-tron, S1 Sportback, A1 Sportback, SQ5 and RS6. For further details, please e-mail.
Race start on Day 2 of the Audi Tron Melges 32 in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi
The Audi Tron Sailing Series has reconfirmed its innovative style with a brand new mobile app - now available on Google Play and iTunes Apple Store for free.
Close racing on Day 2 of the Audi Tron Melges 32s in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi
In addition to main sponsor Audi, the Audi Tron is supported by official sponsors Kuehne+Nagel, Torqeedo electric motors and technical partners such as the Ente Fiera di Genova, Nespresso and Olicor.
Day 2 of the Audi Tron Melges 32s in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi
TOP FIVE RESULTS (After Six Races, 1 Discard)
1.) Filippo Pacinotti/Gabrio Zandona, Brontolo HH; 1-9-2-[10]-2-4 = 18
2.) Mauro Mocchegiani/Branko Brcin, F. Giacomel Audi e-Tron; [16]-4-3-6-4-1 = 18
3.) Valentin Zavadnikov/Michele Ivaldi, Synergy GT; 7-5-1-3-[13]-8 = 24
4.) Richard Gorannson/Morgan Larson, Helly Hansen Inga From Sweden; 13-2-5-7-5-5 = 24
5.) Naofumi Kamei/Manuel Weiller, Mamma Aiuto!; 3-11-[14]-1-11-2 = 28
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