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Melges 32 Training Championship - Ft. Lauderdale, Fl - Perfect!
The Melges 32 Training Regatta was a big success. 3 days of racing with 8 races in all. Warm, sunny, waves breeze - ideal Melges 32 conditions. Coaching with debrief sessions each night highlighted the championship. Buddy Melges along with Anthony Katoun, Andy Burdick addressed the fleet each night with speed tips and video coverage. The fleet really advanced through the weekend. MORE

The Melges 32 Is A Showstopper Annapolis Boat Show Report
The girls from T2P.TV pick the Melges 32 as the hot boat in the Annapolis Boat Show. The girls stopped by the Melges Display to view the hot selling Melges 32 up close. The boat has a lot of cool features. Easy to trailer and put together, you can ramp launch the boat, retract its keel and a whole lot more! The Melges 32 is a showstopper. MORE

JEFF ECKLUND IS 2006 MELGES 32 NATIONAL CHAMPION
NEWPORT, RI • Jeff Ecklund and his "STAR" crew are the 2006 Melges 32 National Champions! On board with Jeff is Harry Melges, III calling tactics, Hans Melges, Bill Wiggins, Jim Condon "Big Jim", Andy Labanauskas "Rooster" and former "Heart of America" America's Cup team member Bill Chamberlain. "We are all really happy to win the very first Melges 32 National Championship. Newport is a great place to sail. It's awesome." commented Ecklund. MORE

M24 Melges 24 World Championship - Ullman the ultimate survivor of a wild west windup!
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.---How tough was it on the last day of the 2007 Fullpower Melges 24 World Championship, hosted by the Santa Cruz Yacht Club?So tough, with Monterey Bay cranking up 30 knots of howling chaos, that Dave Ullman, the winner, said, "We weren't racing at the end, just surviving."So tough that Hank Stuart's race committee announced as the first race of the day was finishing that there wouldn't be a second---a first in the class's 10 world championships.So tough that 19 of the 58 starters did not finish. One, Corinthian Division winner Othmar Mueller von Blumencron of Great Falls, Va., lost half of his mast but finished with what was left of his rig. MORE
Chris Larson Wins 2006 Melges24 U.S. National Championship
18 NOVEMBER 2006 • Chris Larson at the helm for Scott Holmgren on Rosebud is the new, 2006 Melges 24 National Champion. In addition to Larson and Holmgren was the great league of Chuck Norris and Andrew Estcourt. Standing in for second, on his 37th birthday was Scott Nixon at the helm for David Ford on Lightwave Micro with Mark Ivey on board calling tactics, Bell Canty & Brian Smith. Overnight leader John Pollard on Excellent seemed to have everything under control in the first two races of the day, but a very dissappointing last race dropped them to third overall. MORE.

 Lake Geneva Melges 24 Fall Championship
Lake Geneva YC hosted its annual Melges 24 Fall Championship. 26 boats converged on the club which hosted an amazing event. Fall colors, 75 degrees, clear sunshine - an epic weekend on Lake Geneva. Brian Porter and the Full Throttle team took home the Silver. Chuck Holzman was 2nd, Paul Hulsey 3rd (both from Detroit) and then Shawn Grishom / Kelly Gough was 4th. Great Melges 24 Racing! Results

2006 World Championship
1 Sep 06 -TEAM BETE AND NICOLA CELON WIN 2006 MELGES 24 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
When I wrote last night that this regatta wouldn't be over until the fat lady sang I had no concept of the Wagnerian dramas that would unfolded on this final day of the 2006 Melges 24 World Championship in Hyeres where two races were sailed in an easterly wind of 5-8 knots. Going into the day Bete, owned by Ezio Amadori of Italy, helmed by Nicola Celon and crewed by Manuel Giubellini, Ralmondo Tonelli and Alberto Bolzan, was lying in second place 11 points behind DRP Partner & Partners, owned by Frenchman Philippe Ligot and helmed by Francois Brenac with William Thomas, Christian Ponthieu and Thomas Allin crewing. Many assumed that the championship was all but sewn up by the French crew, but as the day unfolded it became clear this was not the case. Full results are available www.m24world2006.com 2006 Gold Cup!!! - Ken Read won!!! more

INTERNATIONAL MELGES 24 CLASS ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE -
21 MAY 2006   BRIAN PORTER WINS MELGES 24 NORTH AMERICAN TITLE
 
The final day of racing at the Melges 24 North American Championship was, quite literally, a wash out with torrential rain and light cyclonic winds. The race committee, jury and 31 Melges 24 crews left the dock ready to attempt a 1230 start as scheduled but it was not to be. Periodically the rain stopped and everyone's hopes were raised as the wind did its best to fill in, but it never became stable enough to actually get underway so the championship comes to a close with only six of the ten scheduled races completed. Fortunately six races is sufficient to constitute a championship and so Brian Porter from Winnetka, IL, and his Full Throttle crew of Harry Melges III, Dave Navin and John Porter are declared the 2006 Melges 24 North American Champions by just one point from Newport Beach's Dave Ullman sailing Pegasus 505 with Bill Hardesty, Brian Hutchinson, Casey Smith and Shana Phelan. Dave Ullman was extremely gracious in defeat - "It was a shame not to race today but those guys did a great job and really deserved to win. When your worst finish is a fourth you deserve to win." Third place goes to Seadon Wijsen from San Francisco sailing Pareto Optimal with Bruce Ayres from Newport Beach aboard Monsoon fourth overall.MORE Full Results are available from www.melges24na2006.com/results.html

Melges 24 Key West Midwinters - Big Fleet, Big Fun
The Melges 24 was the largest fleet at this years Key West Race Week - AGAIN. The Melges 24 has been the largest and most popular fleet at this event since 1994. Quite a track record for this amazing one-design boat. The M24 is easy to trail, launch and quite a thrill to race so the popularity is not that surprising. MORE
M17 Art Brereton Wins the 2006 Melges17 National Championship
Art Brereton and crew Harry Melges are Melges 17 National Champions for a second consecutive time. Brereton modestly admitted that it was luck that got them the win on race one on the final day of the championship, however that is what sealed the deal for them. For the remaining three races they sailed well, had consistent results and a whole lot of speed. "It's all luck. Gotta keep the pedal to the metal all the time. This is a Melges 24 on ritalin. The A Scow may be the ultimate ride, but this is the ultimate two-man ride, " said Brereton. Sunday's conditions were a complete 180 degree turn around from Saturday. Glorious blue skies with prevailing sunshine, and the wind was good too. A steady 10-15 and occasionally a higher gust would blow through. This got the teams really excited. MORE

Crystal Lake, Mi M17 Regatta
Sunny skies and warm weather greeted 12 M17 teams to Crystal Lake Yacht Club. Most of the fleet arrived early Friday to work out some kinks and get their boats up to speed. During the Friday practice sessions, there was a 10-15 Northwest breeze which made for some exciting rides downwind. Thanks to regatta chairman, Bob Wynkoop, and local restaurant owner, Steve Christianson, for organizing beverages and brats afterwards.MORE

Melges 17 Spring Championship - New Champions Declared!
The rain was gone and the surf was up! Three races were completed and we have new winners in the Melges 17 class! We have had four major championships now for the Melges 17 Class. Each event has declared a new winner. MORE

Kirk and Ian Donaldson, Gary Knapp and Tommy Harken are your 2006 Easter Regatta Winners
The final day brought big breeze and electric rides on the race course. The Charleston chop kicked up making the racing wet and wild! One of the most impressive victories of the day came from Kirk Donaldson in the Melges 17 class. He and his son Ian won the regatta in fashion as they simply sailed tougher than the competition. More

 Brian McMurray & Deb Campbell Win 2006 Melges 17 Midwinter Championship
The exciting new Melges 17 class held it’s first annual midwinter championship this past week at Lake Eustis, Florida. 15 teams made the trip from Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, Connecticut, Maryland, Missouri, South Carolina and Florida. MORE

1st Melges 17 Midwinter Championship
will be held in Eustis, Fl. in conjunction with the George Washington Birthday MC Scow Regatta - February 18 and 19 will be race days. Melges Representatives will be present Friday afternoon on the 17th for tuning assistance, demonstrator sailing, etc. NOR in MS Word
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A Scow SIX NEW Melges A Scows for 2006!
Click On This Ultimate Ride Trailer To Find Out Why!!!
Melges is producing six brand new A scows for 2006. That is right, SIX. These boats are under full production as we speak and they are a sight to behold. Check out this ultra-cool trailer to find out why these boats are so hot! Get one for you area and be the first on the block to own a Melges A scow! It is the Ultimate Ride.

Silverhawk Team Crowned National Champions
John Galley has finally won his first National Championship in the sport of sailing. A quest in the A scow class that started 5 years ago but really in many other classes dating back since the 1960's. Two final races were completed on Sunday. John Galley and his team fended off 11 time champion John Porter and legend Buddy Melges. 107 years of A scow racing in North America - unbelievable. The A scow is the Ultimate Ride. Congratulations John Galley on your big win and congratulations to the A scow fleet nationwide on a first class event. MORE

 A Scows - The Ultimate Ride
Peter Crawford is doing a documentary on A scow racing and the coverage is first rate. People all around the world will soon see the oldest and fastest one-design sailboat in North America. A Scow Racing - it is the ultimate! Visit Us .

Team Silverhawk and John Galley Fly to Victory
  Pewaukee hosted the annual meeting on Friday night and then the annual Fall Classic on Saturday and Sunday. Pete Ogden from Pewaukee organized the event with NCASA leader Todd Haines. An excellent event was enjoyed by 14 boats. Russ Ackley and team ran the racing and they did a fantastic job.. MORE Rob Evans Wins A National Championship
Rob Evans from Minnetonka, MN. added another National sailing title to his resume. He has won in many classes but now he takes home the new A National Title which was held on Green Lake, Wi. All top 5 finishes helped him to knock off past National Champ. John Porter. 1.Rob Evans 2.John Porter 3.George Buekema 4.Buddy Melges 5.Rick Buckley 6.Coleman Norris.
A scows to be racing in this championship. The A scow is 38ft. of pure speed! MORE
C Scow 2005 Augusta Halloween Regatta
Wow, if there ever was a club deserving of U.S. Sailings St. Petersburg Award the Augusta Sailing Club should be right up there at the top of the list. MORE
E Scow E Nationals Completed in Perfect Weather w/Brian Porter & his crew watching from shore with the championship already secured, the remaining 48 boats competed in typical Little Egg Conditions; 80 degrees & sunny with a nice 12-13 mph breeze. Vincent Porter (I-49) won the last race of the regatta going away and the performance was enough to secure 3rd place in the regatta. Casey Call (WA-99) finished 2nd, Tom Burton (M-9) 4th & Mark Beaton (SS-1) 5th. Visit www.e-scow.org for full results. MORE New ILYA Champions - Chris Jewett E, Sam Rogers MC
It came down to the final day, the final race and the final beat in the E class. Chris Jewett did his job, he and his crew of Chris Andert and Tony Jewett won the final race to become the new ILYA Champs in the E fleet. Vincent Porter and Jewett battled from start to finish. Porter ended up 2nd in the race and hotly contested series. Sam Rogers won the MC fleet by 10 points. This was Rogers first Inland Championship. Okoboji put on an incredible event!
MC Scow MC Title Won By John McNeil
Seven Races. Every wind condition imaginable. Some of the best one-design sailors in the USA. John McNeil displayed patience, consistency and a form that won him the MC National Championship! Powered by the North Sails Z-Max design and coached through his youth by a father that is an incredible scow sailor in his own right. McNeil put it all together to win this major regatta........MORE.

MC Midwinter Championship - North Sails 1,2!
Day 3 MC Midwinter Championship Lake Eustis, FL.Just as the previous two days, the fleet headed out to the race course in a dying northerly breeze. By the scheduled 930am warning signal, the breeze had all but vanished and it looked as if only 2 races would be completed for the regatta. Just as the majoirty of the competitors began to head for shore, some new ripples could be seen on the water and the fleet began to gather around the starting area. After 2 hours of bobbing on Lake Eustis, the Warning signal for Race 3 was sounded. MORE

MC Sailor Ron Curio Won Big At This Years MC Midwinter's
Ron Curio has been making the trip to the MC Midwinter Championship for many years now. He loves to trail his Melges MC down to Lake Eustis, Florida for a championship that now attracts over 70 MC racers annually. This year Ron won a special prize at the championships skipper's meeting. He won the opportunity to have a training partner throughout the weekend. Check out Ron's interview with the MC Class. MORE

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   NEW MELGES LAUNCH!
Melges launches the New Melges X for 2007 Great news out of Melges today! The new Melges X for 2007 was launched and test sailed and the boat is a real winner. Excellent quality, new futuristic look, new comfort and durability. This new boat is sharp and appears to be a crowd pleaser as well. There is a nice list of new orders for this boat. You can see why. Check out these photos of the new boat while boat and North Sail testing. MORE 

2006 Melges Performance Sailboats Year In Review

2006 was a big year in the sport of sailboat racing and Melges Peformance Sailboats has been leading the way. Promoting and supporting the sport that we all love. Our customers however, are what keep the excitement in the sport. They have spent a lot of time and dedication to improving their sailing and performance on the water. There were some memorable moments in 2006 and we would like to officially document the top 10. MORE

NORTHSHORE YACHTING APPOINTED AS BUILDER OF MELGES 24 FOR ASIA PACIFIC RIM
Sydney, Australia - It was announced today that Northshore Yachting (Sydney, Australia) have signed an exclusive license agreement with Melges Performance Sailboats (Zenda, Wi., USA) to build and distribute the Melges 24 — the world’s premiere high performance, one design sportboat throughout the Asia Pacific market.

Designed by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design (San Diego, Ca., USA), the Melges 24 is undoubtedly the most popular racing yacht in the world. Making this class of boat more accessible to Asia Pacific sailor has been a long-held desire of Harry Melges, president of Melges Performance Sailboats.

“In choosing our Asia Pacific partner, we wanted to work with a company that not only shared our commitment to quality and craftsmanship when building the Melges 24 to the strict one design formula, but also shared our passion for sailing with and developing strong fleets — locally and internationally,” commented Melges. “Quite clearly we have found such a partner with the team at Northshore.” MORE

MC Zenda University - Great Sailing, Great Instruction - All Graduate!
The famous Zenda University Course concluded on Wednesday afternoon and all the students advanced in their MC scow sailing skills. Melges Performance Sailboats and North Sails Zenda provided professional instruction to a limited and reserved MC group. "We limit the course to 20 boats / people so that we can give personal coaching and instruction on and off the water" said Andy Burdick. 10 races were sailed, over 20 practice starts and personal instruction for all during the 2 day course. A big success for the 2006 event. Congratulations to Bob Cole from New York who won the regatta portion of the event. Chris Gannon from Lake Geneva won the most improved award.
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Zenda U & MC Midwinter Champ Dates 05
The 2005 Melges Racing Magazine
Scow Sailing and 19 Tips By Andy Burdick Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
   
Interviews/Profiles
Dave Magno tops best of the best at the Geneva Spring E Regatta Dave Magno came to Zenda, picked up his new Melges E & then went straight out and won the Spring Championship at the LGYC. Thank you Dave for travelling all the way from N.J. Nothing like being out of the box fast. Of course, the new North Sails helped too. Especially the new FB AP North Mainsail. Congratulations Dave on your big victory!
Lenny Krawcheck Special Interview
Crayton Walters Interview MORE
Interview With Melges 32 2005 Key West Champion Jeff Ecklund
by Eric Hood. MORE
Gordy Bowers Joins North Sails & Melges Performance Sailboats World class sailor & coach joins top sailing companies. MORE
Sam Rogers Joins Melges & North Sails - Interview by Eric Hood. MORE
Melges Customer Profile - Ron Curio
Melges Customer Profile - Jim Petersen 
Inland Champion Interview - Rob Evans
Inland Champion Interview - Fred Miller
Inland Champion Interview - Jamie Kimball
Crayton Walters Interview  

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