53esimo Campionato Italiano Meteor day 3

The third day of the Meteor Italian Championship, taking place off Grignano, was once again affected by the weather. After the first race was abandoned due to a sudden drop in wind strength, the Race Committee had to wait several hours before establishing a new racecourse. Once conditions stabilised, two races were completed, bringing the total number of valid races in the championship to four.

The provisional standings, featuring 62 classified boats, are particularly close at the top. Basilico, skippered by Matteo Sampiero (Circolo Vela Erix), leads the fleet after winning the third race and finishing second in the fourth, bringing his net score to 8 points after discarding his worst result. Just one point behind is Pekoranera Ensto by Davide Sampiero, also of Circolo Vela Erix, on 9 points, while Mauna Loa by Marco Pecorella (CRV Italia) lies third on 10 points. With just two points separating the leading three crews, the battle for the Italian title remains wide open.

The Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano crews also enjoyed a strong day: Ismo by Luca Taglialegne won the fourth race, climbing to fifth overall on 17 points, followed in sixth place by Frivolotto by Enrico Michel, third in the final race and now on 18 points.

The final day of racing is scheduled for tomorrow, when the winners of the 53rd Meteor Italian Championship will be decided.