Small Penalty Marazzi.

After a minor crew weight violation, measured to be slightly over the class crew weight limit of 1273 kilos, Switzerland’s Marazzi Sailing have been penalised three points and effectively lost out on their maiden race win in the 2009 Audi MedCup Circuit.

The team which is skippered by the Swiss Olympic Star sailor Flavio Marazzi were officially measured to be above the limit by 1kg.

The International Jury ruled that they be penalised three points, following the TP52 Rule which is very explicit on the crew weight issue. This drops Marazzi to fourth place on the overall standings for the City of Alicante Regatta, sharing equal points with Emirates Team New Zealand.

Argentina’s Matador now lead the regatta thanks to their second place on the water. Photo taken during the first race.

Plus a shot from the helicopter of the AUDI MedCup Regatta Village, you can not wish for more...