MELGES 15
TRENDING NOW
The first Melges 15 fleets are popping up across the country with boats being delivered weekly! Dirk Richter sent us this month's cover photo of his new boat in Colorado. You could be on the water racing the newest Melges boat this summer. Gather your friends, family, and club together to start a Melges 15 fleet! Contact sales@melges.com for more information.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Chris Fretz was among the first owners to sail the new Melges 15 in July. He and a group of friends came together to bring a fleet of Melges 15s to Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven, NJ. "We love how quick the boat accelerates with the spinnaker. The M15 is easy to de-power and can sail under control in the breeze, but really lights up at the windward mark."
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HOW TO RIG THE SPINNAKER
The asymmetric spinnaker enhances the performance and excitement of the Melges 15. In this video, Eddie Cox walks you through how to rig the spinnaker.
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SKEETA & NIKKI
COMING TO NORTH AMERICA
The first container of Skeetas and Nikkis are en route to Zenda, WI! The Skeeta and Nikki are singlehanded foiling designs built in Melbourne, AUS.
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MELGES IC37
JEROME WINS SECTION IN BAYVIEW MACKINAC RACE
Fred and Ward Detweiler's Jerome won their section in the first North American distance race since March. Starting in Port Huron, MI, and finishing off Mackinac Island, Jerome finished the 200 mile course in 38 hours.
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UPWIND SAIL TRIM - HEAVY AIR
The Melges IC37 Class capped off its successful five-part webinar series last week. The final topic covered upwind sail trim in heavy air. Led by Class Coach Greg Fisher, the session featured special guests Ben Kinney of Members Only and Mike Marshall from North Sails.
WATCH NOW | ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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NEW LAUNCH
Welcome to the Melges IC37 Class, DEFIANT! Team DEFIANT is the Royal Canadian Yacht Clubs 2020 Canadas Cup Defense Team. Visit www.teamrcyc.com for more information on the campaign.
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JOIN THE CLASS
Melges IC37 Hull 33 is available in Zenda! Join the Class without having to wait for the build! The boat comes ready to sail with a new set of North Sails. Contact sales@melges.com for more information.
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MELGES 14
BACK ON COURSE
The Melges 14 Fleet officially restarted its season in Scarlino, ITA! After six races, the undisputed leader was Piero Poggi, who finished the regatta with four bullets. He was followed on the podium by Leopoldo Sirolli and Alessio Muciaccia.
RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY
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MELGES 20
KING OF TUSCANY CUP
Dario Levi's Fremito d'Arja was crowned the King of Tuscany! Levi sealed his victory in the final race of the event sneaking past Brontolo and Russian Bogatyrs.
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MELGES X BOAT
INLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
More than 100 boats competed in a safe, socially distanced regatta in Pewaukee, WI for the X Boat Inland Championship.
RESULTS
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MELGES SAILING SUPPLY
ALL-NEW VELOCITEK PROSTART
Pre-order the newly updated Velocitek ProStart from Melges Sailing Supply! The best distance-to-line tool ever just got better, with crystal clear optics, zero-latency navigation, and multicolor backlight. Free shipping!
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