James Spithill is the winner of the 13th edition of Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy.

The helmsman of Luna Rossa wins 3-0 against Italian Paolo Cian of Shosholoza. A memorable event because Spithill is the first skipper to win a third time and, according to the rules, he is awarded the Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy.

Really thrilling matches especially in the semifinals completed during the morning; Spithill, who started at 0-2 in favour of Philippe Presti did some master moves, first he forced his team mate from Luna Rossa to take a penalty in the first match, overtaking in the second when he won even with a penalty paid right of the lay line and with only one second advantage. The were equalling 2-2, Spithill continued his splendid display going through to the final with 3-2.

The other semifinal was won by Paolo Cian 3-1 against Damien Iehl.

The two finals were more hard won than the points suggest. Damien Iehl at 3rd place beat Philippe Presti.

The final for 1st place took longer, Spithill won the first race with a penalty for Cian at the start, the same thing in the second race with an almost net win. At 2-0 the third race was hard fought, Paolo Cian went into attack from the first to the last metre of the match.

There were some magnificent duels with Spithill, the boats catching up very close, overtakes and numerous signals from the umpires. The last one was decisive, a penalty for Paolo Cian who was no longer able to gain advantage over James Spithill .

Results Finals

Flight 1 : James Spithill def. Paolo Cian - Damien Iehl def. Philippe Presti

Flight 2 : James Spithill def. Paolo Cian - Damien Iehl def. Philippe Presti

Flight 1 : James Spithill def. Paolo Cian

Results SF

Flight 3 : James Spithill def. Philippe Presti - Damien Iehl def. Paolo Cian

Flight 4 : James Spithill def. Philippe Presti - Paolo Cian def. Damien Iehl

Flight 5 : James Spithill def. Philippe Presti