Among those competing is current Audi Sailing Series leader Guido Miani aboard Out of Reach with steady tactician Gabriele Benussi, Achille Onorato's Mascalzone Latino Jr. and Francesco Farnetti's ITA-157. Former Gold Cup Champion Alessandro Rombelli on STIG and reigning Champion Dario Levi aboard Fremito D'Arja are in attendance, as is Mirko de Falco on Peccere, Federico Albano on 3Menda and last but not least, is Renato Vallivero's Audi Ultra Giacomel.

Competing for the first time in 2013 in Europe is International Class President Manfredi Vianini Tolomei on Maolca, and Davide Albertini on Leviathan who finished an amazing fourth at the 2012 Gold Cup Regatta.

The IAM20CA is thrilled to complete the international roster of competitors with Joe and Stephanie Lacey on Fantome from France, Jurgen Fuchs on Hellcat and Florian Rixner on Mojito both represent Germany. Wes Whitmyer Jr.'s Slingshot and Russell Lucas aboard Shimmer hails from the USA, while International Class Vice President Rob Wilber's Cinghiale will sail under the English flag.

It is set to be a challenging, yet wonderful weekend of Audi Melges 20 racing. Surely there will be a many twists and turns as the racing unfolds.

Racing is set to commence on Saturday, May 18 and conclude on Sunday, May 19. Six races are scheduled for the entire event (4 per event) with a discard going into effect on the completion of Race Six.

Once racing in Porto Ercole is finished at Circolo Nautico e della Vela dell'Argentario, the 2013 Audi Sailing Series season will progress to Portoferraio on 8-9 June and Torbole on 6-7 July. Fleet numbers will be on the rise as it pushes onward to Porto Rotondo on 29 August - September 1 for the first ever European Championship since the classes inception as an ISAF International Recognized Class. Many of the teams are looking forward to competing at the 2013 Audi Melges 20 World Championship taking place in Key Largo, FL at Ocean Reef Club on December 11-14.

FULL ENTRY LIST
1.) Joe Lacey/Stephanie Lacey, Fantome
2.) Robert Wilber/Anthony Kotoun, Cinghaile
3.) Florian Rixner/Christopher Nordhoff, Mojito
4.) Jurgen Fuchs/Corinna Fuchs, Hellcat
5.) Achille Onorato/Lorenzo Bressani, Mascalzone Latino, Jr.
6.) Dario Levi/Pietro Sibello, Fremito D’Arja
7.) Alessandro Rombelli/Paul Goodison, STIG
8.) Claudio Dutto/Fabio Zeni, Asante Sana
9.) Davide Albertini/Flavio Favini, Leviathan
10.) Mirko de Falco/Guglielmo Giordano, Peccere
11.) Pasquale Orofino/Dario Desiderio, Raffichetta
12.) Michele Dandolo/Fabio Montefusco, Tachicardia
13.) Luca Carafa/Filippo D’Arrigo, Shut Up
14.) Lauro Bonora/Carlo Fracassoli, Camay
15.) Ugo Capolino/Michele Mennuti, Kempo
16.) Valter Campanile/Niccolo Bianchi, Nellaria 20
17.) Francesco Farneti/Alberto Bolzan, ITA-157
18.) Stefano Santucci/Andrea Fornaro, Tomahawk
19.) Saverio Bifulco/Paolo Scutellaro, Noi di Notte
20.) Manfredi Vianini Tolomei/Andrea Misalli, Maolca
21.) Simone Anichini/Filippo Anichini, Henneken
22.) Marco Zaoli/Gabrio Zandona, Shadow
23.) Marco Franchini/Sandro Montefusco, Mezza Luna
24.) Giancarlo Capolino/Francesco Ivaldi, Legionario
25.) Federico Albano/Giulio Desidero, 3Menda
26.) Renato Vallivero/Enrico Fonda, Audi Turnover
27.) Guido Miani/Gabriele Benussi, Out of Reach
28.) Russell Lucas/Harry Melges III, Shimmer
29.) Wes Whitmeyer/Maxwell Fraser, Slingshot

A fleet of 18 MCs showed up, ready to brave the predicted weather conditions and take on the competition. The forecast was pretty sketchy with cool temperatures, breezy, and rain likely.

PRO, and ELSC Commodore, Brian Reedstrom got the racing off Saturday morning. Winds were from the West and puffy as the group sailed out to the start. Shifts would range from NW to SW on regular intervals. Starting lines were square and gave enough room for the fleet to line up and launch. The priority for the sailors was getting to that first shift. Courses were W5 with a leeward gate.

Race 1 saw the wind shift hard to the SW in the last few seconds before the gun. The breeze settled down into 5-7 mph range, at times even lighter. There was a very tempting lift that could pull you up under the South shore and then leave you marooned. Boats who stayed farther right and out in the lake seemed to have the better pressure. Highlight moment was Urs Geiger from Lake Fenton sailing a great first leg to lead the fleet up to the top.

For Race 2 the course moved to match the SW breeze and the fleet got off on a squared-up course with plenty of tactical opportunities. Wind was now in the 8-12 range. Another great starting line and nice long legs that made for about a 40 minute race. Highlight moment was Mike Keenan from Hoover working up from the back to get to 8th.

The group broke for a quick lunch and, watching the weather window, aimed to get two more races off in the afternoon.

Race 3 set up on the very same SW course, winds now 10-14. Some rust was coming off for those beginning the season and the group began to charge the starting line more assertively, resulting in the only general recall. The fleet reset and got off the line clean, and the improved starts made for some tight action on the first leg. Highlight moment was Chris Craig who sniffed a nice shift out of the right shore and led the fleet up the first leg.

Some weather window remained, best we could tell. And the fleet would do one more race, this time a W7 to really work those spring muscles out. Wind had moved back to its original West, though the shifts still ranged fro SW to NW, and the breeze began to build some more. Tough to recall exactly what lap as we were on leg 16 thru 22 of the day, but about half way thru this one Mother Nature decided our "window" was closing. First came the rain. Upwind in a heavy downpour that was bouncing off the deck like a Forrest Gump scene. Then the rain let up and the breeze started to build. A steady 15 with higher puffs. The first two boats got around the windward mark and headed downwind, when the wind shifted to the NW and decided to CRANK. We are talking a 30+ blast that took out all the boats that were in the vicinity of the top mark, in bowling pin fashion. There was a NASCAR pile up between three boats. When you go into Turn 3 nose to tail and the first car spins out, what do you do?? Well, you either spin out yourself, or hit them - or both. And that's what happened on our track as well. There were splashdowns and some crunching fiberglass, but fortunately no one was hurt. The middle of the fleet was scattered by the monster wind. The two in the front escaped and a few others kept sailing through the minefield and headed toward the finish. In the end, there were 5 boats that finished race 4. And the group limped for the dock. A great team effort to get all the boats out of the water as the wind really started to scream.

Dinner at the club Saturday night was spectacular, ably led by John Hans and his team of volunteers. We warmed by a wonderful crackling fire and shared stories of where we were when "it hit." One thing can make those sore muscles feel better at day's end - Prime Rib.

What was Fast Today - Hitting the shifts was really important - looking for the dark water as it came down the course, getting to it, and then getting on the lifted tack were the difference makers. Quick, clean tacks were also helpful in the shifty conditions. Then setting up downwind to intercept the puffs and ride them as long as possible by sailing deep.

Sunday the group arrived to find 38 degree temps and a strong breeze already starting to build. By race time it was back to big gusts that were exceeding the limit and racing was abandoned for the day. Results from the four races on Day 1 would stand:
Ted Keller - Torch/Hoover
Bill Farabaugh - Eagle Lake
Mike Keenan - Hoover
John Hans - Eagle Lake
Urs Geiger - Lake Fenton

Top Woman - Lisa Heming - Eagle Lake
Top Master - Chris Craig -Lake Fenton
Top Grand Master - B.J. Hague - Indian Lake

Big thanks top all the Eagle Lake Sailing Club volunteers, especially Brian Reedstrom and his wife Jill for running the races. Their daughter Cambrae for running the crash boat along with Amanda Hosaflook; they got a work out Saturday afternoon.

Mark your calendars for May of 2014 for the next Eagle Lake Open Regatta. It is guaranteed fun on and off the water.

Cirillo's single-digit scoreline, including a bullet in Race One of the series can be attributed to his victory. Paoletti called an almost perfect regatta as the especially light and tricky air were, from a tactical standpoint, very challenging.

Rounding out the podium, in second overall is Edoardo Lupi aboard Torpyone with Pietro Sibello as tactician, and Andrea Pozzi's Bombarda with tactician Lorenzo Bressani finished an impressive regatta in third. Filippo Pacinotti and tactician Nathan Wilmot aboard Brontolo HH slipped to end the day in fourth overall. Edoardo Pavesio's FRA MARTINA with Chris Rast on tactics completed the top five.

It is with Pozzi's amazing finish in Porto Ercole that he proudly leads the overall Series Ranking after two events. Lupi follows in second, then Cirillo in third.

Porto Ercole was hosted by the Circolo Nautico e della Vela dell'Argentario, organized by B-Plan Sport & Events in collaboration with the International Melges 32 Class Association (IM32CA) and Melges Europe. The next events are Portoferraio (Event No. 3 on 31 May-2 June), and Torbole (Event No. 4 on 12-14 July). The final event will be the 2013 Melges 32 World Championship on 18-22 September in Porto Rotondo, Italy.

TOP TEN RESULTS (FINAL - After Eight Races)
1.) Lanfranco Cirillo/Michele Paoletti, Fantastica; 1-7-4-[9]-4-6-9-5 = 36
2.) Edoardo Lupi/Pietro Sibello, Torpyone; 8-2-[15]-4-6-1-6-15 = 42
3.) Andrea Pozzi/Lorenzo Bressani, Bombarda; [17]-1-17-15-1-2-1-7 = 44
4.) Filippo Pacinotti/Nathan Wilmot, Brontolo HH; 3-11-1-2-[13]-11-11-10 = 49
5.) Edoardo Pavesio/Chris Rast, FRA MARTINA; 2/SPI-3-[10]-10-8-10-12-3 = 50
6.) Roberto Tomasini Grinover/Vasco Vascotto, Robertissima 1; [18]-12-8-1-14-3-10-8 = 56
7.) Marc de Antonio/Gustavo Martinez Doreste, Bribon-Movistar; 4-9-2-12-5-15-[17]-9 = 56
8.) Yukihiro Ishida/Richard Clarke, Yasha Samurai; 6-5-[14]-8-12-4-8-14 = 57
9.) Richard Goransson/Hamish Pepper, Helly Hansen Inga From Sweden; 10-17-11-11/SPI-3-5-3-2 = 58
10.) Deneen Demourkas/Mark Mendelblatt, Groovederci; 15-15-3-6-10-7-2-[21] = 58
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Conditions did not prevent overnight leader Lanfranco Cirillo on Fantastica from holding onto first place with a five point lead. With a new afterguard that includes Nathan Wilmot as tactician and Olympian Gabrio Zandona, Filippo Pacinotti aboard Brontolo felt good, enabling him to keep his second overall position. Also holding firm in third is Spain's Marc de Antonio on Bribon-Movistar, just two points behind Pacinotti.

Edoardo Lupi's Torpyone has truly found harmony with tactician Pietro Sibello as they managed to move up the leaderboard to complete the day in fourth. Right on his heels is Edoardo Pavesio on FRA MARTINA rounding out the top five.

It was not an easy day. Andrea Pozzi's Bombarda continues to be off-again and on-again after submitting a 15-1 score for the day. Gaeta Champion Valentin Zavadnikov helming Team Synergy continued to struggle as his 7-16 dropped him out of the top ten completely. Vincenzo Onorato's Mascalzone Latino felt the effects of a better day improving their daily result with a 5-2. 2013 OtterBox® Melges 32 Virgin Islands Sailing Series Champion Roberto Tomasini Grinover on Robertissima won the first race of the day, then suffered a disappointing fourteenth in Race Five.

Event No. 2 of the Melges 32 Audi Sailing Series completes on Sunday. The Race Committee will strive for three more races, however much depends on the breeze and its punctuality.

Porto Ercole happens this weekend hosted by the Circolo Nautico e della Vela dell'Argentario, organized by B-Plan Sport & Events in collaboration with the International Melges 32 Class Association (IM32CA) and Melges Europe. The next events are Portoferraio (Event No. 3 on 31 May-2 June), and Torbole (Event No. 4 on 12-14 July). The final event will be the 2013 Melges 32 World Championship on 18-22 September in Porto Rotondo, Italy.

TOP TEN RESULTS (After Five Races)
1.) Lanfranco Cirillo/Michele Paoletti, Fantastica; 1-7-4-9-4 = 25
2.) Filippo Pacinotti/Nathan Wilmot, Brontolo; 3-11-1-2-13 = 30
3.) Marc de Antonio/Gustavo Martinez Doreste, Bribon-Movistar; 4-9-2-12-5 = 32
4.) Edoardo Lupi/Pietro Sibello, Torpyone; 8-2-15-4-6 = 35
5.) Edoardo Pavesio/Chris Rast, FRA MARTINA; 2/SPI-3-10-10-8 = 37
6.) Yukihiro Ishida/Richard Clarke, Yasha Samurai; 6-5-14-8-12 = 45
7.) Carlo Alberini/Flavio Favini, Calvi Network; 13-14-7-3-9 = 46
8.) Wolfgang Stolz/Jesper Radich, Opus One; 5-6-6-16-15 = 48
9.) Deneen Demourkas/Mark Mendelblatt, Groovederci; 15-15-3-6-10 = 49
10.) Vincenzo Onorato/Gabriele Benussi, Mascalzone Latino; 11-19-13-5-2 = 50
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The Race Committee managed the best breeze that blew faintly out of the south for the big fleet of Melges 32s. Lanfranco Cirillo's Fantastica submitted a 1-7-4 scoreline to conquer the day. Separated by a three point margin, is Filippo Pacinotti's Brontolo and Marc de Antonio's Bribon-Movistar tied with 15 points each, seated second and third respectively.

Germany's Wolfgang Stolz on Opus One is fourth, while Edoardo Pavesio on FRA MARTINA is fifth despite getting a penalty in the first race of the day. Edoardo Lupi on Torpyone and Japan's Yukihiro Ishida on Yasha Samurai are tied with twenty-five points each finishing the day in sixth and seventh. Series leader Valentin Zavadnikov on Team Synergy, Deneen Demourkas on Groovederci and Carlo Alberini's Calvi Network round out the top ten rankings.

As the fleet looks ahead to day two in Porto Ercole, it is stressed that no one team can rest on their laurels as the unexpected is to be expected, especially with the a discard coming into play at the scoring of Race Six.

Racing is expected to commence tomorrow morning, Saturday, May 11 at 11.30. The forecasts look to be rather complicated as it calls for weaker breeze and more unstable air.

Porto Ercole happens this weekend hosted by the Circolo Nautico e della Vela dell'Argentario, organized by B-Plan Sport & Events in collaboration with the International Melges 32 Class Association (IM32CA) and Melges Europe. The next events are Portoferraio (Event No. 3 on 31 May-2 June), and Torbole (Event No. 4 on 12-14 July). The final event will be the 2013 Melges 32 World Championship on 18-22 September in Porto Rotondo, Italy.

TOP TEN RESULTS (After Three Races)
1.) Lanfranco Cirillo/Michele Paoletti, Fantastica; 1-7-4 = 12
2.) Filippo Pacinotti/Nathan Wilmot, Brontolo; 3-11-1 = 15
3.) Marc de Antonio/Gustavo Martinez Doreste, Bribon-Movistar; 4-9-2
4.) Wolfgang Stolz/Jesper Radich, Opus One; 5-6-6 = 17
5.) Edoardo Pavesio/Chris Rast, FRA MARTINA; 2/SPI-3-10 = 19
6.) Edoardo Lupi/Pietro Sibello, Torpyone; 8-2-15 = 25
7.) Yukihiro Ishida/Richard Clarke, Yasha Samurai; 6-5-14 = 25
8.) Valentin Zavadnikov/Tommaso Chieffi, Team Synergy; 10-13-5 = 28
9.) Deneen Demourkas/Mark Mendelblatt, Groovederci; 15-15-3 = 33
10.) Carlo Alberini/Flavio Favini, Calvi Network; 13-14-7 = 34
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Adding to the media excitement, BPSE has just released and Audi Sailing Series App, compatible with all smartphones and tablets. The App is easily downloaded online at Apple's App Store and Google Play. This newly born App is a useful tool that can keep everyone up to date on everything Audi Sailing Series, including sailing instructions, useful accommodation facilities close to the regatta sites and much, much more.

Needless to say, everyone's attention will be focused on Gaeta Champion Valentin Zavadnikov's Team Synergy. Currently seated second overall in the Series is Andrea Pozzi at the helm of Bombarda (who is just back from the victories at the Pirelli-Coppa regattas with Carlo Negri aboard a TP52, chartered for the special occasion), and third place Lanfranco Cirillo on Fantastica are equally two very strong teams that should not be overlooked.

This stage will be a great opportunity for the Audi Ultra Giacomel of Mauro Mocchegiani to get back on track. Marc de Antonio's Bribon-Movistar, Carlo Alberini's Calvi Network and last, but certainly not least is Deneen Demourkas' Groovederci from the USA are all expected to have big roles in the results this weekend.

Returning to the European stage is newly appointed IM32CA Vice President Richard Goransson on Helly Hansen Inga From Sweden 3, Yukihiro Ishida aboard Yasha Samurai and Wolfgang Stolz on Opus One from Germany.

Porto Ercole happens this weekend and is hosted by the Circolo Nautico e della Vela Argentario. The next event is Portoferraio (Event No. 3 on May 31 - June 2), followed by Torbole (Event No. 4 on July 12-14 ). The final event will be the 2013 Melges 32 World Championship happening September 18-22 in Porto Rotondo, Italy.

THE AUDI QUATTRO EXPERIENCE TEST DRIVES ARE BACK
The Sailing Series continues its test drive tradition in 2013. At every event, the Audi Quattro Instructors will be available to guide all those interested in experiencing some of the most recent Audi models. The Audi A3 SB, RS5, SQ5 and S6 Avant will be available in Porto Ercole. For more information and test drive bookings, please call 345.3472530 or send an email to the Audi Quattro Experience.

AUDI MELGES 32 SAILING SERIES PARTNERS
In addition to title sponsor Audi, the 2013 Sailing Series is supported by official sponsor AstiHour, a very refreshing fruit cocktail that will be served during happy hours at the Audi Hospitality Village. Other sponsors include Kuehne+Nagel, Yeykey, Helly Hansen, and SimBroker e Nacora.

FOLLOW THE AUDI SAILING SERIES
B-Plan Sport&Events is committed to greater visibility and appeal of the 2013 Audi Sailing Series. The event has 3 newly renovated websites: www.audisailingseries.com, www.audisailingteam.it, www.bpse.it - and a new Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AudiSailingSeries. Updates are also being posted as the racing happens at the Official Facebook Page of the International Melges 32 Class Association too!

Press releases are distributed in three languages - Italian, English and German - written and released at the end of each day. All photos will be posted online at melges32.com thanks to a renewed collaboration with Studio Borlenghi. Zerogradinord will produce interviews and video highlights available on the Official Audi Sailing Series YouTube Circuit Channel.

FULL ENTRY LIST
1.) Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio/Andrea Fornaro, Atlantica 19
2.) Mauro Mocchegiani/Enrico Fonda, Audi Ultra Giacomel
3.) Andrea Pozzi/Lorenzo Bressani, Bombarda
4.) Marc de Antonio Altimira/Gustavo Martinez Doreste, Bribon Movistar
5.) Filippo Pacinotti/Nathan Wilmot, Brontolo
6.) Carlo Alberini/Flavio Favini, Calvi Network
7.) Malcolm Gefter/Sam Rogers, Celeritas
8.) Lanfranco Cirillo/Michele Paoletti, Fantastica
9.) Edoardo Pavesio/Chris Rust, Fra Martina
10.) Deneen Demourkas/Mark Mendelblatt, Groovederci
11.) Richard Goransson/Hamish Pepper, Helly Hansen Inga from Sweden 3
12.) Roberto Pardini/Lucio Gelsi, Celedrin Janas
13.) Diasuke Kimura/Manuel Weiller, Mamma Aiuto!
14.) Vincenzo Onorato/Gabriele Benussi, Mascalzone Latino
15.) Wolfgang Stolz/Jesper Radich, Opus One
16.) Roberto Tomasini Grinover/Vasco Vascotto, Robertissima
17.) Andrea Ferrari/Carlo Fracassoli, Spirit of Nerina
18.) Valetin Zavadinkov/Tommaso Chieffi, Team Synergy
19.) Edoardo Lupi/Branko Brcin, Torpyone
20.) Andrea Massi/Francesco Cruciani, ULIKA
21.) Yukihiro Ishida/Richard Clarke, Yasha Samurai
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The Courses
We had two W5s and four W7s. Starts were tight with lots of action. Probably the biggest gainer for most people was making their final upwind strategy for at least the first couple of minutes in the last 60 seconds before the start, maybe 90 seconds. If a competitor picked the wrong end, they fell behind quickly. The water was flat, as mentioned earlier.

The Learnings
As we travel from large lakes to small lakes one thing does not change when you have big shifty conditions and that is good boat handling. Boil it down even further and I would say what won this regatta and put four boats squarely up front was the ability to tack quickly, have the boat instantly on the correct angle of heel, vang on hard, then board up after the boat is level and sailing. This really is what allowed teams to fire off the line, get a boat length or two of margin to catch the first big shifts. The shifts you could see but sometimes they developed so quickly you had to really be able to react fast, survive and then still be fast. Sailing downwind, sailors had nice gains by simply paying attention to the quick bombs coming behind the boat. With legs that were only a 1/4 mile teams had to work hard coming around the top mark to keep from getting passed by a group of boats or to make a big gain yourself. The opportunities were there every race. A number of sailors talked about fighting till the end and never giving up because big gains were always possible. The other big learnings were simply being prepared for those conditions, which were not normal as I mentioned. Pre-race practice was really important to understand the challenges of the day.

The Race Winners
Race 1 – Chris Craig - Lake Fenton
Race 2- Chris Lopez - White Lake
Race 3- Ted Keller - Torch/Hoover
Race 4- Bob Cole – Keuka
Race 5 – Bob Cole – Keuka
Race 6 – Ted Keller – Torch/Hoover

Final Results
The final results can be found on the MC Facebook Page and the MC Website but here are the basics. 1st Ted Keller, 2nd Chris Lopez (Top Junior), 3rd Eric Hood (Top Master), 4th Pete Comfort, 5th Bob Cole (Top Grand Master), 6th Casey Christensen, 7th Jake Erdman, 8th Chris Craig, 9th Clark Wade, 10th Chris Hawk. 

Regatta Champ Ted Keller was solid throughout the event and even found himself at a gate split like he had with Kenny Wolf down at the Midwinters. Fortunately, Ted got back on Pete Comfort pretty quick not risking disaster like the Midwinters. Ted will be a contender for the title this summer in Iowa. Ted also had the opportunity to sail with his daughter Casey and it was her first time racing with Ted in a MC Regatta. Always excited seeing young sailors coming on board in our class. Speaking of Youth or as we all cheered at the awards ceremonies "Yout" we saw Chris Lopez from White Lake really sail well this week and he enjoyed the rough and tumble conditions the spring weather brought.

Other News
The National Championship is just 6-7 weeks away at Clear Lake, Iowa. Word on the street is the Texans are coming to take away all the hardware. Seriously, we have some really strong teams coming and this will prove to be one of if not the toughest Championship of the year. Please, please help the regatta organizers by signing up today if you know you are coming. Word from downtown Zenda is that boats are still available but you need to call now before it is too late. Also, it seems like a big year for Iowa as we have the ILYA Championships there too. Lots of great spring and summer regattas but let's make sure we support the majors like the Nationals, ILYA, WMYA and those three great venues this year. Next available hull number is 2592.

Last but not least please make sure you sign up now for the Masters Championship being held here at Hoover. One thing we know in a 3 day series you will have some nice summer weather. This weekend was really an unusual weather system and not the norm for this fun sailing lake. I know Richard Blake, Jay Huling and a large cast of others from this club will roll out the red carpet for you this summer for the Masters Nationals Championship.

Congratulations to Chad Coberly, 2012 Brownwater Regatta champion, sailing USA 3 who took the win with four bullets for the weekend! Coberly was highly contested the entire regatta. Steve Sission on Elevation Racing finished one back for the series despite winning five races this weekend. Third place finisher Casey Call had a great weekend on the water sailing USA 71. Call finished up day two with a 3-2-3 punch that solidified his spot on the podium separating himself from the rest of the fleet. 

The fleet had a fantastic time with family and friends especially at the beach party at the Brand's and are looking forward to the Melges 17 Muskegon Opener happening next weekend, May 18-19, 2013! 

TOP FIVE RESULTS (FINAL - After Nine Races)
1.) Chad Coberly, USA 3; 1-4-3-1-1-3-2-1-2=18
2.) Steve Sission, Elevation Racing; 3-1-1-4-3-1-1-4-1=19
3.) Casey Call, USA 71; 5-2-4-2-2-2-3-2-3=25
4.) Bob Heathcote, hellifiknow; 4-7-7-3-11/DNF-4-5-6-5=52
5.) Mark Bremer, true; 7-6-6-11/DNF-5-5-4-5-4=53
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The fun begins on Thursday, June 20 with registration, crew weigh-in and sail inspection. Friday thru Sunday, June 21-23, teams can expect three jam packed days of the very best one design sportboat racing at one of America's most incredible yacht racing venues.

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