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Things did not get any easier on the second day of racing at the 2011 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Lake Geneva Yacht Club (LGYC). Super tricky, light air conditions on Lake Geneva left some top teams …

Lees hier verder:Melges 24 U.S. Nationals : Dramatic 2nd day leaves Gulari and Wilmot tied for the title

The first day at the 2011 U.S. National Championship, by Lake Geneva Yacht Club (LGYC), was nothing short of spectacular as PRO Hank Stuart fired off four heats, leaving Bora Gulari on New England Ropes in first overall, followed …

Lees hier verder:Melges 24 U.S. Nationals :Gulari takes the lead at Lake Geneva Yacht Club

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USMCA) is proud to usher in what will be the third largest U.S. National Championship in class history.

Lees hier verder:America’s heartland prepares for 3rd largest Melges 24 U.S. National Championship

The first and final day of Audi Melges 20 racing, hosted by Sail Newport was quick to start, continue and conclude. Teams arrived at the Newport Shipyard on Friday morning only to discover barely a breathe of air.

Lees hier verder:Audi Melges 20 U.S. Nationals : Approaching Irene halts racing

Eye to eye with Hurricane Irene, the 2011 Audi Melges 20 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Sail Newport is proud to welcome 30 teams to Newport, R.I. The event is the largest gathering of Audi Melges 20s in North …

Lees hier verder:Audi Melges 20 U.S. National Championship will race Friday

With the 2012 London Olympic games right around the corner, the Third Annual Buddy Melges Challenge has taken on even greater importance. Hosted by Sail Sheboygan, one of four US Sailing Centers, the Challenge is expected to draw teams …

Lees hier verder:The Buddy Melges Challenge expected to draw teams from around the world

As the 2011 international Melges 32 racing season progresses, the class is proud to welcome fifteen prime-time teams to Newport, R.I. for the second running of the North American Championship, hosted by Sail Newport. “Newport is a beautiful place …

Lees hier verder:Melges 32 North American Championship : Hot Newport summer for racing

Day 3 of the 2011 Böklunder Melges 24 European Championship saw the weather gods eventually deign to smile upon the 80 international teams competing at the regatta in Aarhus, Denmark. Initially cloudy skies produced windless conditions for most of …

Lees hier verder:Boklunder Melges 24 Europeans: Fracassoli consolidates at the top

  A top quality fleet of 80 teams has assembled at Aarhus Sailing Club in Denmark on the eve of the start of racing at the 2011 Böklunder Melges 24 European Championship. The championship runs from July 22 – 28 …

Lees hier verder:Boklunder Melges 24 European Championship : 80 boat international fleet assembles an Aarhus