Ancient, densely spaced terracotta-roofed buildings and the giant baroque basilica of St Euphemia of Rovinj’s old town are a perfect backdrop for tough and competitive racing.
After a complete renovation and reopening in April 2019, ACI Marina Rovinj is a premier full-service facility.
ACI Marina Rovinj, which many consider to be the most beautiful on the Adriatic
Croatian Melges 24 fleet started its season with holding the first Act of the CRO Melges 24 Cup 2022 already in January. Here's the event in Biograd in February.
CRO Melges 24 Cup 2022 Schedule
Michele Paoletti’s Strambapapà ITA689 with Giovanna Micol, Giulia Pignolo, Davide Bivi and Diego Paoletti grabbed the victory in the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia
Sunday sailing in south-westerly wind up to 8,5 knots and sunshine, with the ancient city of Rovinj and the Church of St. Euphemia on the background - the opening event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022
Akos Csolto’s Seven-Five-Nine HUN759, won Race Four, was third best Corinthian and tenth in overall at the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia
ACI Marina Rovinj, Croatia - the opening event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022
Miles Quinton’s Gill Race Team GBR694 with Geoff Carveth helming, was able to be second in two races, being the second best Corinthian team and 7th in overall at the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
A newcomer in the Melges 24 class, Italian Marcello Caldonazzo Arvedi’s Gilles ITA793 that, helmed by Pietro D’Alí, an Italian legend able to be in the America’s Cup, in the Olympic and Whitbread, assisted by the former 470 World Champion Andrea Trani
Melgina ITA693 of Paolo Brescia with Simon Sivitz calling the tactics, finished fifth the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Panjic CRO739 of Luka Šangulin, well assisted by the experienced Croatian sailing rockstar, Tomislav Basic with Tonko Ramesa, Marko Smolic and Marko Pezelj in the crew - third overall at the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rov
Mataran CRO 383 of Ante Botica with Ivo Matic, Mario Skrlj, Damir Civadelic and Max Carija - second overall and the best Corinthian team at the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Michele Paoletti’s Strambapapà ITA689 with Giovanna Micol, Giulia Pignolo, Davide Bivi and Diego Paoletti grabbed the victory in the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia
Some big waves on Day Two of the opening event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia - ALeAliEurocart ITA139 of Francesco Cricchiutti
Fjonda CRO742 of Goran Ivankovic took the bullet from the second race of Day Two of the opening event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia
The Top Five after Day Two of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia is completed by the crew of Niccolo Bertola’s Taki 4
Melgina ITA693 of Paolo Brescia is one point behind from the third position after Day Two of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia
Universitas Nova CRO567 of Ivan Kljakovic Gaspic scored 2-14-13 and is completing the provisional podium after Day Two of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia
Mataran CRO 383 of Ante Botica retains its lead with five point margin on Day Two of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Italian Michele Paoletti’s Strambapapà ITA689 (7-3-4) was honoured as a Boat of the Day on Day Two at the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Boat of the Day - The Corinthian crew of Mataran 24 CRO383 (1-3-7), owned of Ante Botica, took the provisional leadership after Day One of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Universitas Nova CRO567 of Ivan Kljakovic Gaspic scored 3-6-3 and 12 points in total and is on the second position after Day One of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Melges 24 fleet in ACI Marina Rovinj
Day One of the opening event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Day One of the opening event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Melgina ITA693 of Paolo Brescia, overall winner of the 2021 Melges 24 European Sailing Series, took the bullet from Race Two on Day One of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Third best Corinthian team is Seven-Five-Nine HUN759 of Akos Csolto occupying fourth position with 18 points after Day One of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Arkanoe by Montura ITA809 of Sergio Caramel had a steady scoreline of 4-8-4 and collected 16 points in total on Day One of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia.
Mataran CRO 383 of Ante Botica and Universitas Nova CRO567 of Ivan Kljakovic Gaspic on Day One of the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2022 in Rovinj, Croatia