Eberhard & Co. and Audi Sailing Team: an Unforgettable Season

Wrapping up the 2012 sailing season - this just in from Eberhard -

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2012 has been a memorable year for the Team and for the Circuit that Eberhard & Co. supported on the occasion of its 125th anniversary, and it was a collaboration full of enthusiasm and satisfaction. 

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The Swiss Maison, Official Time Keeper of Audi Italia Sailing Series had a dense calendar of events and exciting races, from April to December.

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"We chose Audi Sailig Series - says Mario Peserico, General Manager of Eberhard & Co. - because sailing is a sport representing our core values​​: innovation, research and performance. The results demonstrated that we supported a very competitive and professional team; passion is essential to obtain the best performance, in our Company and in sailing races. We liked the Melges world it's exciting, authentic and real agonism. "

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Audi Italia and Eberhard Rule the Waves!

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!

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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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“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.

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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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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A great result for the Audi-Eberhard Team

Audi Sailing Series Melges 32
The Audi-Eberhard Team finishes first runner-up at Portoferraio!

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The Portoferraio leg of Audi Sailing Series Melges 32 was a real success for the Audi-Eberhard Team, thanks to the great work of the team led by Riccardo Simoneschi and Gabriele Benussi.

The boat was very fast and, came second (with just two points delay),behind Mascalzone Latino, winner of the section.  Edoardo Pavesio commented proudly on the progress of his team:
"The second place has been a real surprise and it is the result of an intense training session completed on the Garda Lake in light wind conditions. The weekend spent in Benaco has been very useful because it allowed us to work on the technical operations, improving the communication between Simoneschi, Benussi and I. Little details that made the difference during this trip".
 
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