Porto Cervo, Italy
28 May - 6 June 2008
NOTICE OF RACE
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28 May - 6 June 2008
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11/06/2008 - 11:30
The Corinthian summary results have also been corrected.
11/06/2008 - 11:29
The Melges 24 summary results have been updated to reflect corrections in the 12th race of the Gold division and the 8th race of the Silver division.
10/06/2008 - 10:03
The results for race 12 and the summary in the Gold fleet have been updated to reflect the correction of an error. Boat 664 should not have been scored DSQ.
06/06/2008 - 19:52
The results have been updated to reflect the decisions of the Jury.
06/06/2008 - 16:18
The results for race 12 in the Gold fleet have been posted.
06/06/2008 - 16:01
The results for race 12 in the Silver fleet have been posted.
06/06/2008 - 15:30
On the Silver course at the second windward mark of race 12, bow number 37 led 65 and 108.
06/06/2008 - 15:25
On the Gold course at the leeward gate, bow number 55 led 27 and 102.
06/06/2008 - 15:22
On the Silver course at the leeward mark, bow number 37 led the fleet.
06/06/2008 - 15:12
On the Gold course at the first windward mark in race 12, bow number 55 led 102 and 27.
06/06/2008 - 15:02
On the Silver course at the first windward mark of race 12, bow number 37 led 65 and 9.
06/06/2008 - 14:26
The results for the Gold fleet in race 11 have been posted. The start sequence for race 12 has begun on both courses.
06/06/2008 - 14:11
Results for race 11 in the Silver fleet have been posted.
06/06/2008 - 13:52
On the Gold course for race 11, there was not change of position of the 3 leaders at the second windward mark.
06/06/2008 - 13:44
On the Silver course in race 11, at the first windward mark and at the leeward gate bow number 83 led 84 and 80. At the second windward mark, bow number 80 led 83 and 84.
06/06/2008 - 13:40
On the Gold course in race 11, bow number 88 led 55 and 85 at the first windward mark. At the leeward gate, bow number 88 led 85 and 55.
06/06/2008 - 13:11
The race 10 results for the Silver fleet have been posted. After general recalls on both courses, race 11 is now underway. The distance to the windward mark has been shortened to 1.8 miles for both fleets.
06/06/2008 - 12:28
Results for the Gold fleet, race 10, have posted. The results for the Silver fleet will be posted shortly. The Gold fleet will start race 11 at 1240, course 4 at 290 degrees, 1.8 miles.
06/06/2008 - 11:56
On the Gold course, bow number 4 led 55 and 27 at the leeward gate and maintained that lead over the same two boats at the second windward mark. On the Silver course, bow number 23 led 1 and 95 at the leeward gate and at the second windward mark bow number 23 led 71 and 95.
06/06/2008 - 11:19
On the Gold course, bow number 4 led 27 and 55.
06/06/2008 - 11:15
At the first windward mark in race 10 on the Silver course, bow number 23 led 108 and 71.
06/06/2008 - 10:52
There was a clean start on the Gold course at 1050. On the Silver course, two boats were OCS, bow numbers 47 and 95.
06/06/2008 - 10:37
There have been general recalls on both the Gold and Silver courses.
06/06/2008 - 10:28
The wind direction for race 10 on the Gold course is 280 degrees. On the Silver course it is 270 degrees. Both courses will start race 10 on time.
06/06/2008 - 09:50
Good morning. This is the final day of racing for the Melges 24 World Championship 2008. The plan today is to sail 3 races. The race committees are now on station reporting a wind direction of 270 to 275 degrees at about 10 knots. They have indicated that they will be sailing course 4 at a distance of 2 miles, shortening the second windward leg to 1.5 miles. At the moment, they plan to start on time.
The results for the Corinthian divisions have been recalculated to reflect a carry forward of Corinthian points for races 1 through 6 into the Gold and Silver divisions.
As a reminder, the awards presentation will be at 2000 this evening followed by a crew party at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
The results for the Corinthian divisions have been recalculated to reflect a carry forward of Corinthian points for races 1 through 6 into the Gold and Silver divisions.
As a reminder, the awards presentation will be at 2000 this evening followed by a crew party at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
05/06/2008 - 22:07
The results for races 7, 8 and 9 have all been updated to reflect the Jury's decisions.
05/06/2008 - 19:36
The prize giving for the Volvo Melges 24 World Championship 2008 will take place on Friday June 6th at 20.00
05/06/2008 - 17:10
The results have been updated for the Gold fleet to correct an error in race 7.
05/06/2008 - 15:42
The results for race 9 have been posted.
05/06/2008 - 15:06
After the second upwind leg in race 9, on the Gold course bow number 27 led 4 and 85. On the Silver course, bow number 44 led 23 and 6.
05/06/2008 - 14:53
At the leeward gate in race 9, on the Gold course there was no change in position from the previous mark. On the Silver course bow number 44 led 23 and 63.
05/06/2008 - 14:32
In race 9 at the first windward mark on the Gold course, bow number 4 led 27 and 75. On the Silver course, bow number 23 led 44 and 67. The wind at the windward mark on both courses is 22 to 24 knots.
05/06/2008 - 14:15
The results for race 8 have been posted. Race 9 is underway sailing course 4 for a distance of 2 miles. It is expected that the race committees will shorten the second windward leg to approximately 1.5 miles. The wind on the courses is approximately 270 degrees at 18 knots.
05/06/2008 - 13:28
In race 8 on the Gold course, the order at the first windward mark was 63, 27 and 86. At the leeward gate, the order was 27, 96 and 4. At the second windward mark the order was the same as at the previous mark. On the Gold course, the wind was about 18 knots.
On the Silver course, at the first mark the order was 6, 65 and 23. At the leeward gate the order was 6, 65 and 23. At the second windward mark the order was the same as the previous mark. On the Silver course the wind was gusting to 28 knots at the windward mark.
On the Silver course, at the first mark the order was 6, 65 and 23. At the leeward gate the order was 6, 65 and 23. At the second windward mark the order was the same as the previous mark. On the Silver course the wind was gusting to 28 knots at the windward mark.
05/06/2008 - 12:22
The results for race 7 have been posted. The wind speed has decreased to 15 to 18 knots on both courses and race 8 will start at 1220. Both courses will be sailing course 4 at a distance of 2 miles. The Gold fleet wind bearing is 275 degrees, the Silver fleet wind bearing is 270 degrees.
05/06/2008 - 11:36
In the Gold fleet at the second windward mark, bow number 73 led 113 and 102. The wind is now 24 to 25 knots.
In the Silver fleet at the second windward mark, bow number 9 led 6 and 83.
In light of the wind speed increase, the PRO will review his options once this race has finished.
In the Silver fleet at the second windward mark, bow number 9 led 6 and 83.
In light of the wind speed increase, the PRO will review his options once this race has finished.
05/06/2008 - 11:26
In the Gold fleet, at the first windward mark, bow number 93 led 11 and 2. The wind at the windward mark was 20 knots. At the first leeward gate, bow number 93 led 57 and 86. The next windward leg has been shortened to 1.6 miles and the wind at the leeward mark is now 22 to 24 knots.
In the Silver fleet, at the first windward mark bow number 9 led 6 and 69. The wind speed was 22 knots. At the first leeward gate bow number 9 led 6 and 46. Bow number 101 lost her mast half way down the leeward leg. The second windward leg has been shortened to 1.5 miles.
In the Silver fleet, at the first windward mark bow number 9 led 6 and 69. The wind speed was 22 knots. At the first leeward gate bow number 9 led 6 and 46. Bow number 101 lost her mast half way down the leeward leg. The second windward leg has been shortened to 1.5 miles.
05/06/2008 - 10:25
The Gold fleet will sail course 4 at 275 degrees, distance is 2 miles. The Silver fleet will sail the same course except the wind direction is 270 degrees.
05/06/2008 - 09:50
Good morning. The competitors have been divided into the Gold and Silver divisions with 57 boats in each. The race committees are on station in the race area. Course A reports winds of 260 to 265 degrees at 16 to 18 knots. Course B reports wind of 270 degrees at 20 knots. The first race today will be race 7.
04/06/2008 - 14:41
The results for race 6 have been reposted to reflect the Jury's decisions.
04/06/2008 - 13:14
Protest time for race 6 expires at 1345. The Jury will post a list of hearings at 1400. Once all hearings are concluded, any changes to the scoring will be applied and the fleet will be split into the Gold and Silver divisions. The first 57 places will be assigned to the Gold division and places 58 through 114 will be assigned to the Silver division. The boats will then proceed to the respective race areas for race 7.
04/06/2008 - 12:52
Results have been posted for race 6. The summary results reflect 1 discard permitted when 6 or more races have been sailed.
04/06/2008 - 11:47
On the B course at the end of the second leeward leg, bow numbers in order were 27, 55 and 118.
04/06/2008 - 11:39
On course B, the first 3 bow numbers at the top of the second windward leg are 27, 55 and 30.
04/06/2008 - 11:18
On the B course, the order at the first leeward gate was unchanged from the first windward mark. Course B has also shortened the windward leg to 1.8 miles.
04/06/2008 - 11:15
On the A course the first three boats at the first leeward gate in order were bow numbers 113, 85 and 97.
04/06/2008 - 11:08
At the first windward mark on course A, bow number 113 led 75 and 63. On course B, bow number 26 led 53 and 57. Course A will shorten the second windward leg to 1.8 miles.
04/06/2008 - 10:38
Both race areas will start on time and sail course 5. The wind is 265 to 270 degrees at 16 to 18 knots. On the B course all boats were clear at the start.
04/06/2008 - 0949
Good morning. The race committees are on station in the race areas in advance of race 6. The wind on the courses is 265 to 270 degrees at 15 to 18 knots. The plan today is to sail race 6 and then split the fleet into gold and silver divisions for the subsequent races.
04/06/2008 - 09:01
Results have been revised and updated to correct a scorer's error in race 4.
04/06/2008 - 08:38
The results have been updated to reflect the Jury's decisions of last evening.
03/06/2008 - 19:25
The Corinthian results have been corrected and updated.
03/06/2008 - 18:13
The results have been updated to reflect a change in race 3.
03/06/2008 - 17:49
The results for race 5 have been posted.
03/06/2008 - 16:06
The results for race 4 have been posted. Race 5 started on course A at 1550 sailing course4, 290 degrees at 2 miles. Course B also sailed course 4 at 275 degrees, 2 miles. The race on course B started at 1600. The wind is now 22 knots on the A course.
03/06/2008 - 14:52
In race 4 on the A course, at the first windward mark bow number 4 led 102 and 90. At the leeward gate, bow number 4 led 102 and 27. At the second windward mark bow number 4 led 27 and 102.
On the B course, at the first windward mark bow number 75 led 87 and 86. At the leeward gate, the order of rounding stayed the sames as at the first mark. At the second windward mark, bow number 75 led 85 and 87. The wind is now up to 19 to 21 knots.
On the B course, at the first windward mark bow number 75 led 87 and 86. At the leeward gate, the order of rounding stayed the sames as at the first mark. At the second windward mark, bow number 75 led 85 and 87. The wind is now up to 19 to 21 knots.
03/06/2008 - 13:59
The results for race 3 have been posted. The start of race 4 on the A course was at 1355. Both courses are again sailing course A at a distance of 2 miles. The wind direction on the B course is 275 degrees, on the A course it is still 290 degrees. The wind on both courses has increased to approximately 20 knots.
03/06/2008 - 13:39
The A course will sail course 4 for race 4, 290 degrees at a distance of 2 miles. The wind in that race area has increased to 15 to 16 knots.
03/06/2008 - 13:29
The race on course A has been completed. Once the race on course B completes new results will be posted.
03/06/2008 - 13:04
On the B course at the end of the second windward leg, bow number 85 led bow numbers 97 and 75.
03/06/2008 - 12:55
The race committee reports that the wind on the B course is now 14 to 15 knots between 280 and 290 degrees.
03/06/2008 - 12:47
On the B course at the first leeward gate, bow number 85 led bow numbers 97 and 96.
On the A course at the end of the second windward leg, bow number 27 led bow numbers 57 and 30.
On the A course at the end of the second windward leg, bow number 27 led bow numbers 57 and 30.
03/06/2008 - 12:27
On the B course, at the first windward mark bow number 85 led bow numbers 97 and 75.
03/06/2008 - 12:22
On the A course, at the first leeward gate bow number 30 led bow numbers 58 and 57.
03/06/2008 - 12:09
On the B course, all were clear for the restart of race 3.
03/06/2008 - 12:05
On the A course, Bow number 27 led bow numbers 55 and 58 after sailing a 25 minute windward leg.
03/06/2008 - 11:52
The B course has reset the course to 290 degrees and will start at 1200 with the Zulu and India displayed.
03/06/2008 - 11:46
The B course has raised the AP. The wind is swinging right so they will reset the course.
03/06/2008 - 11:39
Course A had a successful start with 2 boats over early but both boat returned and started properly.
03/06/2008 - 11:37
Course B had a general recall and has signaled Zulu over India for the next start.
03/06/2008 - 11:32
Both courses will sail course 4 at a distance of 2 miles. Course A set the windward mark at 290 degrees and course B set the windward mark at 280 degrees. The wind is still approximately 10 to 11 knots. Both courses are planning to start on time at 1130.
03/06/2008 - 11:04
Both race committee boats are on station in the respective race areas. The wind is west northwesterly at 10 to 11 knots under a bright blue sky. The plan today is to run 3 races if possible to make up for the lost day yesterday.
02/06/2008 - 15:36
At 1512, the race committee signaled AP over Alpha indicating there will be no further racing today.
02/06/2008 - 14:00
At 1350, both circles hoisted AP over Hotel. All boats are returning to the harbor to await further instructions.
02/06/2008 - 12:57
The AP was raised on the B circle at 1254 before the start. The wind is very light and variable.
02/06/2008 - 12:49
On the B circle there was a general recall. The new warning signal will be at 1250. The race committee will hoist Zulu over India for the next start.
02/06/2008 - 12:37
The B circle has posted course 4, 295 degrees at 1.75 miles and expects to start at 12:45. The A circle is moving the starting line to the south to provide ample distance from circle B and is still under postponement.
02/06/2008 - 11:55
After a 1 hour postponement, the race committees are now on station in the race area. The wind is approximately 300 degrees at 4 to 6 knots. At this time, both circles expect to start race 3 at 1235.
02/06/2008 - 09:17
Good morning. The results have been updated this morning.
The Race Committee has signaled a postponement for at least 1 hour due to the variable conditions in the race area.
The Race Committee has signaled a postponement for at least 1 hour due to the variable conditions in the race area.
01/06/2008 - 20:01
Results for just the Corinthian fleet can be viewed at http://www.melges24worlds2008.com/results08/m_24_c.htm.
01/06/2008 - 18:28
The results have been updated to reflect changes in response to the scoring inquiries for race 1.
01/06/2008 - 17:36
The results of race 2 have been updated to reflect a scoring change in race 2 for the Blue/White group.
01/06/2008 - 16:40
Results for race 2 have been posted.
01/06/2008 - 13:52
The results from race 1 have been posted. The race committees are resetting the courses for race 2. The wind has gone left and lightened significantly.
01/06/2008 - 11:49
Both courses started on time sailing course 4, 120 degrees at a distance of 2 miles. Both lines were clear at the start. The wind is approximately 12 to 14 knots.
The will be fewer postings to the live site today due to insufficient power on the race committee boat. We will try to correct this situation tomorrow.
01/06/2008 - 10:57
Good morning. Welcome to the first race day for the Melges 24 Worlds 208. The race committees are on station in races areas A and B. There will be two races today on each circle. The wind is from 110 to 120 at approximately 12 knots. It is expected that the racing will start on time.
31/05/2008 - 11:38
Good morning. There will no racing today. The Melges 24 World Championship will start tomorrow. The Race Committee is in the race area providing the opportunity for practice starts for the competitor. This evening, the competitors' briefing will take place at 1800.
An amendment to the sailing instructions was posted at 0845 this morning.
An amendment to the sailing instructions was posted at 0845 this morning.
30/05/2008 - 16:58
The summary results have been updated to display the boat name and sail number information for the late registrants.
30/05/2008 - 16:33
The results of race 1 for the Pre-Worlds has been re-scored to reflect late registrants. This also impacts the summary for all races which also has been re-scored. The display will be updated to indicate boat name and sail number information for the late registrants shortly.
30/05/2008 - 15:13
Results for race 3 have been posted. Many boats dropped out at the second windward mark and headed back to the harbor. That concludes racing for the day.
30/05/2008 - 14:10
At the top of the second windward leg, bow number 75 led the fleet.
30/05/2008 - 14:03
In race 3, bow number 88 led bow numbers 75 and 63 at the first windward mark. Bow number 88 also led at the first leeward mark.
30/05/2008 - 13:20
Race 2 results have been posted. Boats identified only by bow number were not registered for the Pre-Worlds but did race in race 2. Race 3 started at 13:10 sailing course 5 at a distance of 1.75 miles at 285 degrees. Six boats were OCS for race 3.
30/05/2008 - 12:21
The Race Committee reports that there are approximately 52 boats participating in race 2. The wind has increased to 16 to 18 knots and is steady from the west. The boats are navigating the windward leg in approximately 30 minutes and the leeward leg in approximately 9 minutes.
30/05/2008 - 11:45
Race 2 started on time sailing course 4, 1.75 miles at 275 degrees. All boats were clear at the start.
30/05/2008 - 11:00
The Race Committee is on station 2.6 miles at 040 degrees from the harbor entrance. The wind is westerly at 12 to 14 knot. An
announcement has been made to the fleet that the start for race 2 will be on time.
30/05/2008 - 10:15
Good morning. Today is day 2 for the Melges 24 Worlds 2008. The plan is to sail 2 pre-worlds races today, conditions permitting. The weather here in Porto Cervo has taken a substantial turn for the better this morning with blue skies, a few fair weather clouds and a brisk west northwest breeze typical for this area. The race committee departed for the race course at 1000 anticipating the first start at 1130.
Several have asked why there were so few boats racing yesterday while the registration list shows 117 entries for the Worlds. The answer is that the Pre-Worlds is a separate event from the Worlds itself and competitors had to register separately for each event. There were only 58 registrants for the Pre-Worlds.
29/05/2008 - 23:28
The results for race 1 have been updated to reflect a pre-worlds fleet of 58 boats that registered for the pre-world event.
29/05/2008 - 20:36
Volvo Cars Italy, the sponsor of the Volvo Melges 24 World Championship 2008 currently underway at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, is not only generously supporting the event through direct financial sponsorship but are also providing a fleet of 20 Volvo courtesy cars with drivers to ferry competitors and race officials to and from the venue.
29/05/2008 - 16:49
The results for race 1 have been updated to correct an applied penalty.