Racing started on time this morning and ten flights were sailed at the 2011 Buddy Melges Challenge. We started our regatta well by winning all 6 races to finish the day with a 6-0 overall record.

Lees hier verder:Buddy Melges Challenge : Team Maclaren 6-0 after day 1

Aarhus, Denmark July 25 - Despite the presence of an encouraging 6 – 8 knot breeze on the racecourse early on the morning of Day 2 of the 2011 Böklunder Melges 24 European Championship, sadly by the time the 80 boat international …

Lees hier verder:Boklunder Melges 24 European Championship: No breeze, no racing in Aarhas

Unfortunately, the debut of the much awaited 2011 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, hosted by the Circolo Canottieri Napoli has been delayed due to lack of breeze. The Race Committee went into an almost immediate on-land postponement this morning …

Lees hier verder:Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series debut stalled due to lack of breeze

Fi’s racing photos for the final day are now uploaded.  Social photos will follow in the morning.

Lees hier verder:Melges 24 North Americans – Day 4 – Photos Now Uploaded

Good morning from day 3 in Rochester.  This morning we have overcast skies and the temperature is dropping but it’s still very pleasant and as the boats head out to the race course we have around 8 knots from the south.  The forecast for today is a bit ambiguous depending on which forecaster you choose.

Lees hier verder:Melges 24 North Americans 2010 – Good Morning From Day 3

Its a balmy morning here in Rochester for day two of the North Americans we already have a nice breeze in the mid teens and the sun is shining.  There’s a palpable air of anticipation on the dock as the crews prepare to go afloat since today’s forecast is for strong winds this afternoon and everyone is really looking forward to some classic Melges 24 high speed planing conditions. Rochester delivered in spades yesterday with four great opening races and at this morning’s skipper’s briefing PRO Hank Stuart advised the competitors that his plan for today is to try for up to three more races before the wind gets too strong this afternoon.

Lees hier verder:Melges 24 North Americans – Day 2 – Wind, Sun And High Temperatures

Congratulations to Race Committee member Wayne Bretsch who was the winner of today’s RC Sweepstake.  Apparently while we were waiting for wind to build and stop going round in circles this morning the RC set up a sweep stake taking guesses on which direction the wind would finally settle in.  Wayne’s guess proved to be most accurate at 165 degrees (in fact the course was set up at 170 degrees all day) and so he wins a bottle of fine Pinot Noir. We look forward to learning what the RC is betting on tomorrow morning

Lees hier verder:Melges 24 North Americans 2010 – Day 1 – Wayne Bretsch Wins RC Sweep Stake

Good morning and welcome to day one of the 2010 Melges 24 North American Championship.  This morning kicked off with the competitor briefing led by PRO Hank Stuart and right now the boats are making their way to the race course ready for the start of race one which is scheduled to kick off at 10am.  The forecast today is for light winds from the East so we’re expecting a really challenging, tactical light airs day to get everyone into the swing.

Lees hier verder:Day 1 Dawns Sunny & Warm With A Light Easterly

Good morning from the 2010 Melges 24 North American Championship Press Office at the Rochester Yacht Club. Registration is in full swing here and today we have practice racing to ready the competitors and the race committee for the four days of championship racing ahead. This morning PRO Hank Stuart and his Race Committee team met for their first briefing and they are set and ready to go.

Lees hier verder:Good Morning From Rochester Yacht Club! Registration Is Underway

Good morning from Rochester, NY, on Lake Ontario where the Melges 24 teams are registering for the 2010 Melges 24 North Americans.