Sorry Britannia! It would seem that there is a new contender for ocean supremacy!
The “AUDI ITALIA SAILING TEAM SUPPORTED BY EBERHARD & CO.”
not only participated - no they dominated and won the Kieler Woche!
The Italian crew, with its sail signed Audi-Eberhard, were at the fore in all eleven trials, despite the challenging weather conditions, leaving the second and third-placed teams behind by 16 and 49 lengths respectively. A superb victory, which was the upshot of good starts, Riccardo Simoneschi’s excellent management and the professionalism of his efficient, close-knit crew.
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The “AUDI ITALIA SAILING TEAM SUPPORTED BY EBERHARD & CO.”
not only participated - no they dominated and won the Kieler Woche!
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| Courtesy of Audi |
Here's the news, straight from Eberhard -
Kiel, 21 June 2012 – The Melges 24 Audi-Eberhard, skippered by Riccardo Simoneschi, intent on rounding the buoys of the Kieler Woche, stayed in the lead for the three days of the competition and, achieving a “clear round”, triumphed once again. Eberhard & Co., the partner of the Audi Italia Sailing Team for the whole 2012 sailing season, is pleased to announce this new victory, which is particularly important for the international sailing calendar, as it is valid for the ranking list of the Melges 24 class.
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| Courtesy of Eberhard |
“We strongly believe in this Team which, leg after leg, upholds our choices and our close partnership with Audi”, commented Mario Peserico, Managing Director of Eberhard Italia. A consistent pathway for the company, which shares the same values as Audi: innovation, research and performance.
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| Courtesy of Eberhard |
For the company from Bienne as for the Team it supports, this is a year of particularly important challenges and goals; Eberhard & Co., is in fact celebrating its 125th anniversary and is doing it with the best result of its expertise: the “Extra-fort Roue à Colonnes Grande Date 125ème Anniversaire” which has been specially created for the occasion.
An exclusive model, produced in a limited edition - 500 pieces for the steel version and 125 for the gold version. The chronograph stands out for its perfect combination of technical brilliance, as found in the column wheel controlling the chronographical functions of the mechanical self-winding movement, and aesthetic refinement. Over the past 125 years the company has never stopped looking to the future, giving life to innovative creations while at the same time being receptive to the richness of its history.
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