This past weekend, 16 Melges 20s descended on Newport Harbor for the 2014 Audi US Melges 20 National Championship, hosted by Sail Newport in Newport, RI.
Overall winners Portobello, consisting of owner/helm Cesar Gomes Neto, tactician Andre Forseca and John Bowden, became the first non-U.S. team to claim the National title. “I only got into the fleet about a year-and-a-half ago and it has been amazing to be a part of,” said Neto at the awards ceremony. “Many thanks to everyone who has helped us and supported us, most especially my crew.”
