Audi tron Sailing Series Melges 24 - The “King of Poets” is Chris Rast's EFG

Porto Venere, May 4th 2015 – The "King of Poets Melges 24" title has been awarded to Chris Rast's EFG. Unfortunately the lack of wind did not allow any race to be sailed crowning SUI-684 as the leader followed by Riccardo Simoneschi's Audi tron.

"Despite the rain and the light breeze we have had lots of fun. We have fought for this victory, I'll always keep in my mind these beautiful surroundings: I've been very impressed by the beauty of Porto Venere and the Cinque Terre I've had the chance to visit some days ago before the races. I'd like to congratulate the managing staff for choosing this unique venue, this shows how sailing can be very useful to promote a country" said Chris Rast after the prize giving.

Audi tron Sailing Series in Portovenere - Melges 24 - Winner Chris Rast's EFG
Photo BPSE/MMelandri

The ranking after five races sees second place the above mentioned Audi tron, "First of the Kings" in Loano and Melges 24 series leader, at third the successfull Norwegian team of Storm Capital Sail Racing sailing in the Corinthian category, helmed by Peder Jahre.

A great first seasonal performance for Gianluca Perego's, Maidollis at fourth followed by the 2-time Olympian Tonu Toniste on Lenny.

The next Melges 24 Audi tron Sailing Series will take place in Riva del Garda 22-24 May, a very appreciated sailing venue for its favourable weather conditions.

The series organised by B.Plan Sport&Events in cooperation with Melges Europe will be resuming next weekend always in Porto Venere with the Audi Melges 20s.

Events have also been organised thanks to the support of the Porto Venere municipality and the Circolo Velico La Spezia, represented by Mr. A. Cozzani.

The Audi tron Sailing Series season is supported by main sponsor Audi, Official Partner Kuehne+Nagel, Technical Partners Torqeedo, Caffè Vergnano, Bavaria, Usail, Nuova Jolly, The Suite Club.