XII Roberto Trombini Challenge - Cian vs. Dickson

source: www.matchracetrombini.com

Perfect weather conditions, sun, fresh temperatures and constant thermal winds of 8 knots accompined the first day of XII Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy. There were all of 40 matches on two courses thereby completing 8 qualifying flights.
The most exciting match of the day was between Paolo Cian and Chris Dickson . The Italian started in the lead but was penalized in the incident at leeward mark and Dickson was forced to be entangled with the mark anchor line.
Cian got several red flags from the umpires, as normally happens when it appears that a helm has caused an obstacle to his rival, until Dickson managed to get free. The challenge continued with Cian taking another two penalties and he decided to pull out without reproach.

Round Robin results after 8 flights

1. Chris Dickson (NZ) 6-1
2. Paolo Cian (IT) 5-1
3. Mathieu Richard (FR) 5-1
4. Bjorn Hansen (SE) 5-2
5. Matteo Simoncelli (IT) 4-3
6. Lars Norbjaerg (DK) 4-3
7. Damien Iehl (FR) 3-4
8. Martin Angsell (SE) 2-4
9. Peter Wibroe (DK) 2-4
10. Simon Minoprio (NZ) 2-5
11. Tino Ellegast (DE) 1-6
12. Andrew Arbuzov (RU) 1-6

Today another 5 flights are on the way... Stay with us for more news