The Gentlemen’s Class is getting ready to rumble at the Esse 850 European Open 2016 in Malcesine. More than 20 teams from 5 countries (a hearty welcome to the Dutch!) can look forward to a beautiful, sunny long weekend at Lake Garda with strong Pelèr and rather light Ora (according to Windguru). We wish all participants smooth preparations, a good practice race at 3pm tomorrow Thursday and a great start to the official event, taking off on Friday with the skipper’s meeting at 11am.