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M
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The Official Yearbook of the
International Melges 32 Class Association
2010 | www.melges32.com
Photos by Carlo Borlenghi, Guido Trombetta and Stefano Gattini for B-Plan
MELGES 32
Via Tucidide, 56 (Staz. 21) | 20134 Milano, Italy | T: +39 0294435078 | melges.com | melgeseurope.com
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International Melges 32 Class Association
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2010 M32 Yearbook
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2009 Melges 32 Gold Cup Champion
Rod Jabin on USA-206 Ramrod pushes
the edge of the envelope to win
in Ft. Lauderdale.
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On The Cover:
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An awesome sight. Thirty Melges 32s
competed at the class’ very first World
Championship, sponsored by Audi
in scenic Porto Cervo, Sardinia Italy,
hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
Photo by Carlo Borlenghi | B-Plan
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Table Of Contents
Photo Essay Features
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RECAP: 2009 ACURA Key West Race Week
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RECAP: 2009 ACURA Miami Grand Prix
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RECAP: 2009 North American Championship
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RECAP: 2009 U.S. Nationals | Rolex Big Boat Series
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RECAP: 2009 Audi Melges 32 World Championship
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RECAP: 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series
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Event Previews
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2010 Melges 32 World Championship | September 22-25
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2010 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series
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2010 Melges 32 USA Sailing Series
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2010 Melges 32 European Championship | May 20-23
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In Every Issue
International President’s Message, Jeff Ecklund
Administrator, Joy Dunigan | Class Contacts
Hall of Fame
2010 International Melges 32 Events Schedule
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2010 MELGES 32
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
22-25 SEPTEMBER | ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB | SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WWW.MELGES32.COM
©2009 Carlo Borlenghi | B-Plan
Event No. 1 .................................. March 26-28
Event No. 2.............................. April 30 - May 2
Event No. 3 .................................... June 25-27
Event No. 4 ...................................... July 16-18
2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Malcesine. ©2009 Carlo Borlenghi | B-Plan
The European Melges 32 Fleet welcomes all Melges 32s to participate in
the 2010 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series. Come and enjoy some of the most
beautiful sailing venues in Italy and hottest sportboat racing in the world.
www.melges32.com • blog.melges32.com
International Melges 32 Class President Jeff Ecklund
It has been a very successful year for the Melges 32. To no one’s surprise, 2009 delivered more momentum and major fleet milestones. It all started in
December, a little more than a year ago in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. at the largest Gold Cup Regatta ever. We moved on to Key West, then Miami for the Grand
Prix where we were the largest competing sportboat fleet. We became an ISAF Recognized Class, enabling us to conduct our very first World
Championship in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. It was the largest gathering of Melges 32s ever (check out the impressive starting line aerial photo taken by
the legendary Carlo Borlenghi on page 16.) This is the ‘real’ power of the Melges 32, a perfect combination of strength, ownership integrity and passion for
the spirit of the class. A very special thanks to Commodore Bonadeo, managing Sports Director Edoardo Recchi and his amazing professional event planning
team at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, as the IM32CA’s first Worlds will be the most memorable. Enough can’t be said about the superior leadership of the
European Fleet provided by President Filippo Pacinotti. Congratulations to Pieter Taselaar on becoming the class’ first World Champion, and to Carlo Alberini
for winning the prestigious 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series.
Progress in the U.S. has a lot to do with the drive, dedication and passion of North American Fleet President, Stephen Pugh. We held our first intercontinental
event in 2009, the North American Championship in Sausalito, Calif. It was a great pleasure to see long-time Melges owner Don Jesberg take top honors.
Congratulations also to one of the newest members of our fleet, Andy Lovell who won the Rolex Big Boat Series coupled as the U.S. Nationals.
The 2010 International Melges 32 Class schedule is diverse and well-rounded. Everyone is encouraged to take a close look at the USA Sailing Series. Teams
have many opportunities to race in 2010 as we work our way up to the World Championship in September. It too will be paired with the RBBS (serving as
Pre-Worlds) with full-on Worlds competition held during the following week. The legendary St. Francis Yacht Club, along with their superb race and event
management team lead by John Craig will make it a first-class event.
Another grand tour of Audi Sailing Series events is slated for 2010. In 2008, 17 boats competed in the series. We’re pleased to inform of an increase, 26
participated in 2009. The first European Championship will take place in Cagliari, Sardinia and the Melges 32 has been invited to the Audi Invitational in
Porto Cervo. All great events, that we are sure will attract impressive attendance levels. I’d like to extend a very sincere gesture of appreciation to series
sponsor Audi on behalf of the class. The attitude of this fleet, and their concept of racing really complement one another.
The Melges 32 is possibly the fastest growing class of performance sportboats in the world. Everywhere you look — North America and Europe have grown
and continue to grow substantially. We’re expanding our footprint further within the Australasia region with new owners. It is the result of focused owners,
professional builders, reliable sales and distribution, a well-organized class association and targeted marketing effort. Everyone’s continued thoughts and
ideas are of great value. The Melges 32 is the best, but we really need every person’s involvement; most importantly your participation.
This year, we have a new executive committee addition. Kip Meadows has accepted the position as International Treasurer. He is no stranger to performance
racing and can be seen at regattas all over the U.S. I am certain he’ll be a great asset to an already dedicated International Executive Committee.
I would also like to thank Joy Dunigan for her hard work, not only on this Yearbook, but also the web site, PR and keeping the class in order. She works very
hard to make sure everyone is current with their race documentation and membership. I don’t think we’d be where we are without Joy!
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Jeff Ecklund, International Melges 32 Class President
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2010 M32 Yearbook
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International Melges 32 Class
Administrator Joy Dunigan
2010 Class Contacts
2009 was a really busy year for the IM32CA. With a very successful, first
World Championship in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy and North Americans
in Sausalito, Calif. USA now under our belt, we’re looking forward to
another supersonic racing season.
Builder
Melges Performance Sailboats
There are a couple of administrative topics that we’d like to touch on such
as crew declaration deadlines and submissions, ISAF Classification and
ordering sail buttons. We can’t stress enough how important it is to get
your crew declarations in on time. In addition to your fellow racers
checking out the stiff competition, ISAF is continually looking at these.
The class, in an effort to help owners know if their declared team is
compliant with class rules, an updated crew declaration form has been
created. In addition to each crew member name, Group and ID No., please
also take note of their expiration. All Classifications need to be current
while racing, otherwise they will be categorized as a Group 3 sailor.
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Be aware that Group 2 Sailor Classification will be eliminated as of
April 1, 2010. If you are currently a Group 2 sailor, it will be necessary for
you to be re-classified. Stay close to melges32.com as ISAF has been
pretty efficient in communicating such changes and additional info to
the class.
Per the class rules, every year, every team has a allotment of sail buttons
for purchase based on participation. (See IM32CA Rule, G.1.4) All sail
buttons need to be purchased between Jan. 1-Dec. 31 for that year. If you
need to purchase sail buttons before or after an event, please fill out the
Sail Button Form as downloaded from the Melges 32 web site under Rules
& Regs, then mail or fax to class Headquarters in Zenda, Wisc. USA. We
encourage you to purchase these items in advance of events if possible.
Onsite purchase of sail buttons can be completed via the Class
Representative assigned to that event.
Please welcome Niccolo Bianchi, European Fleet Secretary, he is the
newest addition to our Administrative team. Niccolo can be reached via
the Melges Europe office based in Italy, or via [email protected].
As always, an incredible thanks to Melges Performance Sailboats and
Melges Europe — Harry, Andy, Federico, Charlie, Luisa. These individuals
support the fleet in ways too numerous to mention. The class is very lucky
to have their support, knowledge and experience at our fingertips, as well
as their passion for the Melges 32.
Should anyone have any questions regarding events, race documentation
submissions, etc. do not hesitate to contact me.
Sail fast!
Joy Dunigan, International Melges 32 Class Administrator | Press Officer
Andy Burdick
[email protected]
P.O. Box 1 | Zenda, Wisc. 53195 | USA
www.melges.com
T: +1 (262) 275-1110
F: +1 (262) 275-8012
Sales & Distribution
Melges Europe
Federico Michetti
[email protected]
Via Tucidide, 56 (Staz. 21) | 20134 Milano, Italy
www.melgeseurope.com
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+39 02 94435078
+39 02 94435079
Melges Asia Pacific (Northshore Yachting Services)
Heath Walters
T:
+61 2 43226958
[email protected]
F:
+61 2 43226959
Unit 2/29 Tathra Street | West Gosford NSW | Australia 2250
www.melges.com.au
International Melges 32 Class Association
International President
Jeff Ecklund
[email protected]
T: +1 (954) 522-6411
F: +1 (954) 522-3131
M: +1 (954) 298-3100
International Treasurer
Kip Meadows
[email protected]
T: +1 (252) 984-3800
F: +1 (252) 442-4226
M: +1 (919) 802-1868
European Fleet President
Filippo Pacinotti
[email protected]
[email protected]
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+39 02 93305230
+39 02 933 05400
+39 348 2323342
North American Fleet President
Stephen Pugh
[email protected]
T: +1 (415) 345-3056
Class Administrator | Press Officer
North American Fleet Secretary
Joy Dunigan
[email protected]
[email protected]
T: +1 (912) 756-6706
F: +1 (912) 756-6728
M: +1 (912) 398-5776
European Fleet Secretary
Niccolo Bianchi
[email protected]
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+39 02 94435078
+39 02 94435079
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EVENT NO.1
DECEMBER 4 - 6, 2009 | GOLD CUP
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
EVENT NO.2
JANUARY 18 - 22 | KEY WEST RACE WEEK
EVENT NO.3
MARCH 4 - 7 | MIAMI GRAND PRIX
EVENT NO.4
APRIL 8 - 11 | CHARLESTON RACE WEEK
EVENT NO.5
MAY 14 - 16 | EAST COAST CHAMPIONSHIP
RYE, NY
EVENT NO.6
JUNE 25 - 27 | SUMMER REGATTA
NEWPORT, RI
EVENT NO.7
JULY 29 - AUGUST 1 | U.S. NATIONALS
HARBOR SPRINGS, MI
EVENT NO.8
SEPTEMBER 15 - 19 | ROLEX BIG BOAT SERIES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
EVENT NO.9
SEPTEMBER 22 - 25 | WORLDS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
© Carlo Borle
nghi / B-Plan
THE MELGES 32 FLEET WELCOMES YOU TO TAKE PART IN THE 2010 USA
SAILING SERIES. COME EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE BEST SAILING VENUES
IN THE USA AND HOTTEST SPORTBOAT RACING IN THE WORLD.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: SPACIOUS COCKPIT AND CLEAN DECK LAYOUT | POWERFUL SAIL PLAN |
AMATEUR/CORINTHIAN, OWNER, DRIVER CLASS | EASY TO SHIP AND TOW WORLDWIDE
WWW.MELGES32.COM | BLOG.MELGES32.COM
ACURA Key West Race Week
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Since its introduction in 2005, the Melges 32 migrates south every January to compete at ACURA Key West Race Week. A fleet of 20+ has become the norm. Congratulations to multiple
2009 Acura Key West Champion Jeff Ecklund on USA-32 STAR, also awarded ACURA Boat of the Week. The fleet was also selected as the most closely contested of the regatta.
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Top Five Results
1. Jeff Ecklund STAR 2. Joe Woods Red 3. Jason Carroll Argo 4. Michael Carroll New Wave 5. Derek Campbell Banshee
ACURA Miami Grand Prix
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Reigning 2009 Audi Melges 32 World Champion Pieter Taselaar on USA-169 Bliksem got his foothold on the fleet at the Miami Grand Prix. He led the event from
start to finish, an accomplishment that is rare. The largest fleet in attendance, John Kilroy’s Samba Pa Ti and Jim Swartz’s Q gave him a great run for the money.
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Top Five Results
1. Pieter Taselaar Bliksem 2. John Kilroy Samba Pa Ti 3. Joe Woods Red 4. Jim Swartz Q 5. Michael Carroll New Wave
2009 North American Championship
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After three days of stiff competition, 2009 Melges 32 North American Champion Don Jesberg on USA-162 Viva proved that there is such a thing as home court
advantage by winning the International Melges 32’s very first intercontinental event.
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Top Five Results
1. Don Jesberg Viva 2. Stephen Pugh Taboo 3. John Kilroy Samba Pa Ti 4. Philippe Kahn Pegasus 5. Jim Swartz Q
2009 Rolex Big Boat Series | U.S. National Championship
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Fresh from competing at the North American Championship, fleet newcomer Andy Lovell on USA-136 Rougarou
got into the groove on San Francisco Bay to become 2009 U.S. National Champion.
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Top Five Results
1. Andy Lovell Rougarou 2. Don Jesberg Viva 3. Stephen Pugh Taboo 4. Philippe Kahn Pegasus 5. Pat Hughes Melvin
Audi Melges 32 World Championship 2009
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It wasn’t easy, but 2009 Audi Melges 32 World Champion Pieter Taselaar on USA-169 Bliksem sure made it look that way. Taselaar’s triumph started early in the season
winning the Miami Grand Prix as well as both Scarlino and Cagliari editions of the Audi Sailing Series.
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Top Ten Results
1. Pieter Taselaar Bliksem 2. Giovanni Maspero Joe Fly 3. Lorenzo Santini Uka Uka Racing 4. Claudio Recchi Team 93 5. Jason Carroll Argo 6. Vincenzo Onorato Mascalzone Latino
7. Francesco Martino Pilot Italia 8. Andrea Cecchetti Bagua 9. Joe Woods Red 10. Filippo Pacinotti Brontolo
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2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series | All photos are courtesy of ©2009 Carlo Borlenghi | B-Plan, Guido Trombetta | B-Plan, Stefano Gattini | B-Plan
A First For Everything.
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Hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and sponsored by Audi, the 2009 Audi Melges 32 World Championship was a great success.
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2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series | All photos are courtesy of ©2009 Carlo Borlenghi | B-Plan, Guido Trombetta | B-Plan, Stefano Gattini | B-Plan
More Success.
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Audi’s four-part Melges 32 Sailing Series was filled with plenty of turns and twists, from beginning to end. Excitement lurked around every mark to reveal
Carlo Alberini on his beautiful ITA-186 Calvi Network as 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series Champion.
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Overall Series
1. Carlo Alberini Calvi Network 2. Claudio Recchi Team 93 3. Mauro Mocchegiani Rush Diletta 4. Francesco Martino Pilot Italia 5. Lorenzo Santini Uka Uka Racing
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2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series | All photos are courtesy of ©2009 Carlo Borlenghi | B-Plan, Guido Trombetta | B-Plan, Stefano Gattini | B-Plan
Audi Power. ©2009 Guido Trombetta | B-Plan
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International Melges 32 Class Association
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2010 M32 Yearbook
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International Melges 32 Hall Of Fame
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Entries 2009 Events
Champion
Sail No.
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Audi Melges 32 World Championship
Pieter Taselaar (USA-169)
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North American Championship
Don Jesberg (USA-162)
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U.S. National Championship | Rolex Big Boat Series
Andy Lovell (USA-136)
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ACURA Key West
Jeff Ecklund (USA-32)
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Gold Cup Regatta
Rod Jabin (USA-206)
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ACURA Miami Grand Prix
Pieter Taselaar (USA-169)
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Audi Sailing Series Event No. 4 | Cagliari
Pieter Taselaar (USA-169)
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Audi Sailing Series Event No. 3 | Scarlino
Pieter Taselaar (USA-169)
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Audi Sailing Series Event No. 2 | Lerici
Roberto Pardini (ITA-172)
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Audi Sailing Series Event No. 1 | Malcesine
Lorenzo Santini
(ITA-1)
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East Coast Championship
Jim Swartz (USA-007)
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Newport Regatta
Geoff Pierini (USA-178)
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Primo Cup
Vincenzo Onorato (ITA-212)
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2008 Events
Champion
Sail No.
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U.S. National Championship
Jeff Ecklund (USA-32)
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ACURA Key West
Jeff Ecklund (USA-32)
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Gold Cup Regatta
Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131)
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ACURA Miami Grand Prix
Michael Illbruck (GER-401)
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Audi Sailing Series Event No. 5 | Lerici
Claudio Recchi
(ITA-1)
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Audi Sailing Series Event No. 4 | Santa Margherita Ligure
Claudio Recchi
(ITA-1)
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Audi Sailing Series Event No. 3 | Cala de Medici
Michael Illbruck (GER-401)
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Audi Sailing Series Event No. 2 | Cagliari
Claudio Recchi
(ITA-1)
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Audi Sailing Series Event No. 1 | Malcesine
Luigi Melegari (ITA-181)
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Rolex Big Boat Series
John Porter (USA-32)
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Newport Regatta
David Hoyt (USA-184)
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Primo Cup
Stefano et Massimo Leporati (ITA-172)
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Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD | East Coast Championship
Joe Woods (GBR-700)
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Sperry Top-Sider St. Petersburg NOOD
Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131)
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A complete Hall Of Fame listing can be found online at melges32.com
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2010 EUROPEAN
©2009 Carlo Borlenghi | B-Plan
CHAMPIONSHIP
13-16 May | Sardinia, Italy | www.melges32.com
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About The Melges 32 It’s A Lifestyle!
The International Melges 32 represents performance one design racing at its very best. With its storied heritage and clean lines, the flagship of the
Melges keelboat fleet combines big-boat attitude with ease of handling. This sporty challenger can be seen competing all over the world at some of yachting’s
most prestigious venues.
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Pure Melges Power. ©2009 Guido Trombetta | B-Plan
Product Specifications
Length 31 ft 10 in (9,70 m) Beam 9 ft 10 in (3,00 m) Draft 7 ft (2,13 m) Weight 3,775 lbs (1,712.31 kg)
Sail Area
Main 445 sq ft (41,3 m2) Jib (105%) 254 sq ft (23,6 m2) Asymmetrical Code 1A VMG 1,113 sq ft (103,4 m2) Asymmetrical Code 2A RUNNER 1,302 sq ft (121,0 m2)
Asymmetrical Code 0, 100° Reacher 1,302 sq ft (121,0 m2)
Key Features
A sleek hull shape, clean deck layout and rig • Powerful sail plan that is easy to sail and fun • Easy to launch via hoist or ramp. When equipped with a gin pole,
it can be rigged without the assistance of a crane to step the mast • Easy to ship and tow worldwide • ISAF Recognized Class • Highly publicized and well-rounded
regatta schedule • Globally supported by an organized Class Association • Regularly updated website and blog filled with race reports, photos, video and
more — stay on top of everything Melges 32!
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2010 M32 Yearbook
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2010 International Melges 32 Events Schedule
North American
Host Club
Point
Regatta
Date
Title
& Location
of Contact
Docs. Due
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Jan. 18-22
Key West Race Week
Key West, Fla.
Winter Championship Series Event No. 2
Joy Dunigan
Jan. 8
[email protected]
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Mar. 4-7
Miami Grand Prix
Miami Beach Marina
Joy Dunigan
Winter Championship Series Event No. 3
Miami, Fla.
[email protected]
Charleston Race Week
Charleston, S.C.
Joy Dunigan
Feb. 18
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Apr. 8-11
Mar. 18
[email protected]
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May 14-16
East Coast Championship
American Yacht Club
Joy Dunigan
Rye, N.Y.
[email protected]
Sail Newport
Joy Dunigan
Newport, R.I.
[email protected]
Apr. 23
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Jun. 25-27
Northeast Regatta
Jun. 4
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Jul. 29 - Aug. 1
U.S. National Championship
Little Traverse Yacht Club
Joy Dunigan
Harbor Springs, Mich.
[email protected]
Jul. 8
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Sept. 15-19
Rolex Big Boat Series | Pre-Worlds
St. Francis Yacht Club
Joy Dunigan
San Francisco, Calif.
[email protected]
St. Francis Yacht Club
Joy Dunigan
San Francisco, Calif.
[email protected]
Aug. 11
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Sept. 22-25
Melges 32 World Championship
Aug. 18
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Dec. 3-5
Gold Cup Regatta
Lauderdale Yacht Club
Joy Dunigan
Nov. 19
[email protected]
2011 Winter Championship Series Event No. 1 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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European
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Feb. 12-14
Primo Cup
Yacht Club de Monaco
Niccolo Bianchi
Monaco
[email protected]
Lerici, Liguria
Niccolo Bianchi
Jan. 29
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Mar. 26-28
Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 1
Mar. 12
[email protected]
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Apr. 30 - May 2
Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 2
Scarlino, Tuscany
Niccolo Bianchi
Apr. 16
[email protected]
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2010 International Melges 32 Events Schedule
European Cont’d.
Host Club
Point
Regatta
Date
Title
& Location
of Contact
Docs. Due
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May 13-16
Melges 32 European Championship
Cagliari, Sardinia
Niccolo Bianchi
Apr. 29
[email protected]
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Jun. 25-27
Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 3
Porto Cervo, Sardinia
Niccolo Bianchi
Jun. 4
[email protected]
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Jul. 16-18
Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 4
Malcesine, Lake Garda
Niccolo Bianchi
Jul. 2
[email protected]
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Aug. 2-7
Copa Del Rey
Palma de Mallorca
Niccolo Bianchi
Balearic Islands, Spain
[email protected]
Jul. 16
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2011
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Jan. 17-21
Key West Race Week
Key West, Fla.
Joy Dunigan
Jan. 7
[email protected]
2011 Winter Championship Series Event No. 2
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Feb.
Primo Cup
Yacht Club de Monaco
Niccolo Bianchi
Monaco
[email protected]
Miami, Fla.
Joy Dunigan
TBD
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Mar. 3-6
Miami Grand Prix
Feb. 17
[email protected]
2011 Winter Championship Series Event No. 3
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May
East Coast Championship
TBA - Accepting Bids
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Jun.
U.S. National Championship
TBA - Accepting Bids - East Coast
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Aug.
World Championship
Palma de Mallorca
Joy Dunigan
Balearic Islands, Spain
[email protected]
TBD
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Sept.
Pacific Coast Championship
TBA - Accepting Bids
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Sept.
Rolex Big Boat Series
St. Francis Yacht Club
San Francisco, Calif.
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Dec.
North American Championship
TBA - Accepting Bids - East Coast
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