Scarlino, Italy – The last day of competition in Scarlino came to a dramatic close with two final races and Michael Illbruck on Pinta with tactician John Kostecki, and crew Federico Michetti becoming the 2016 Melges 20 World Champions! Hosted by Marina di Scarlino/Club Nautico Scarlino, the World Championship was the most successful to date featuring four days of incredible sportboat racing, at a stunning venue and more than 200 happy sailors!

For American Drew Freides on Pacific Yankee with Morgan Reeser calling tactics and Charlie Smythe on the bow, luck ran out when they needed it most with two disappointing finishes that ultimately, served Illbruck with opportunity to advance and overtake for the big win.

Poland’s Krzysztof Krempec on Mag Tiny ends the event in third overall. It was a memorable regatta for him and his crew of Tomislav Basic (tactician) and Ivan Ivankovic to say the least. Krempec was the only other boat other than newly crowned World Champion Illbruck to collect more than one bullet this week.

Liam Kilroy on Wildman came back to the course today with a strong performance to end it all in fourth, while Achille Onorato’s Mascalzone Latino Jr. rounded out the top five.

In the all-amatuer Corinthian division, the World title goes to Emanuele Savoini at the helm of Evinrude. He and his young team — Enzio Savoini, Marco Giannini, and Giovanna Massidda are the winners. Their eleventh place finish today in Race Eight elevated them into first place overall. Cesar Gomes Neto at the helm of Portobello finished second, followed by overnight leader and tough competitor Mirko Bargolini on Spirit of Nerina in third.

ENDLESS THANKS
Very special thanks to every competitor who traveled to participate at Worlds. It was you that made this event so great and unique! A very special thanks also to Club Nautico Scarlino and to Marina di Scarlino for the great hospitality, and especially to our partners Helly Hansen and Barracuda Communications.

MEDIA AND RACING COVERAGE
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TOP TEN RESULTS (FINAL- After Eight Races, One Discard)
1.) Michael Illbruck, Pinta; 7-1-1-6-5-[32]-5-2 = 27
2.) Drew Freides, Pacific Yankee; 6-2-5-4-2-3-12-[39] = 34
3.) Krzysztof Krempec, Mag Tiny; 12-5-3-[40]-22-2-1-1 = 46
4.) Liam Kilroy, Wildman; 13-4-22-1-3-[51]-3-5 = 51
5.) Achille Onorato, Mascalzone Latino, Jr.; 4-6-9-3-[40]-4-8-26 = 60
6.) Rob Wilber, Cinghiale; 9-16-4-25-1-12-13-[35] = 80
7.) Guido Miani, Out of Reach; 18-23-2-15-11-11-[29]-9 = 88
8.) Alessandro Rombelli, STIG; 25-18-6-2-19-8-[26]-13 = 91
9.) Richard Davies, Section 16; 16-12-11-11-18-10-[43]-15 = 93
10.) Igor Rytov, Russian Bogatyrs; 1-30-15-22-27-[34]-6-3 = 104
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