Italian Nationals – Final

Rosignano Solvay, August 28-31, 2013. Enrico Solerio and Sergio Simonetti take the title. Results, photos (courtesy by Manuela Masini) and regatta report by Alberto Perdisa Nice championship in Rosignano Solvay, hosted by an historic club for the Italian Snipe Class, thanks to optimal weather and sea conditions. This sailing venue in Tuscany once again lived up to expectations: eight races were sailed out of the nine planned. After a first day of racing in light winds, the last two days were characterized by a strong Mistral wind, a range of conditions that honored the best teams. It is no coincidence that the six teams that will represent Italy at the Worlds in Rio de Janeiro are the top six of the standings also on this occasion.

Italian Nationals – Final Image

Rosignano Solvay, August 28-31, 2013. Enrico Solerio and Sergio Simonetti take the title.

Results, photos (courtesy by Manuela Masini) and regatta report by Alberto Perdisa

Nice championship in Rosignano Solvay, hosted by an historic club for the Italian Snipe Class, thanks to optimal weather and sea conditions.

This sailing venue in Tuscany once again lived up to expectations: eight races were sailed out of the nine planned.

After a first day of racing in light winds, the last two days were characterized by a strong Mistral wind, a range of conditions that honored the best teams. It is no coincidence that the six teams that will represent Italy at the Worlds in Rio de Janeiro are the top six of the standings also on this occasion.

 

Enrcio Solerio and Sergio Simonetti were a step above the others, fast and precise in all conditions, and winners of five races. Enrico Michel and Stefano Longhi finished in second place, a bit in trouble at the beginning of the championship but excellent with the strong Mistral and the authors of a clear victory in the last race of the series. The third step of the podium went to Paolo Lambertenghi and Marco Rinaldi, who were strong in all conditions with areas for improvement. In fourth place were Pietro Fantoni and Marinella Gorgatto. They were in contention for the victory until the end and authoritatively won two races in light air. Fifth place, tied with fourth, were Dario Bruni and Carlo Collotta, who always fight for the victory in all conditions.

Sixth were Francesco Rossi and Frenk Filippini, who were consistently fast especially in strong winds. Fabio and Daniela Rochelli and Diego Baroldi and Marcus Froesa also had good races, team who are growing with each regatta. The Norwegians Jorn Haga and Randy Stray and locals Francesco Granchi and Valerio Gavazzi suffered the strong wind but still closed the “top ten”.

We have to register the success of the new Db Marine DBR1, which took first and second place in the standings, as a demonstration of the validity of the new project strongly backed by Enrico Michel.

For sails, the news is the One Sails used by Solerio and made according to the suggestions of the sailor from Sanremo. Other news is from Diamond Sails, designed by Francesco Granchi and used by a couple of teams from Tuscany. Also we find Olimpic, Zaoli and Ullman at the top of the standings, all still largely used by the majority of Italian Snipe sailors. Quantum San Diego is also visible, particularly used by Fantoni, while North Sails was almost absent, used by only a single team.

For masts, Sidewinders dominated, especially the Gold version, with some Proctors used by the lighter teams.

Results after 8 races (1 discard)

1. Enrico Solerio & Sergio Simonetti, 1-1-(5)-1-1-3-1-4, tot. 12

2. Enrico Michel & Stefano Longhi, (11)-5-2-2-5-6-2-1, tot. 23

3. Paolo Lambertenghi & Marco Rinaldi, 2-4-3-3-3-(8)-6-3, tot. 24

4. Pietro Fantoni & Marinella Gorgatto, 3-3-1-(11)-7-1-7-8, tot. 30

5. Dario Bruni & Carlo Colotta, 5-(6)-6-5-2-5-5-2, tot. 30

… full results …

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