Official Melges 32 Blog

Nothing says speed, fun, competitive, performance sailing like the Melges 32. From Porto Cervo, beautiful photos from Carlo Borlenghi, Stefano Gattini, Guido Trombetta, Max Ranchi and Fabio Taccola are delivered daily. CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING GALLERIES!

CALLING ALL CHARTERS: The Melges 32 is in high demand and due to its immense popularity, the class would like to encourage all owners interested in chartering their boats in the USA as well as Europe to post availability on the class site as soon as possible.

Currently the class has been bombarded with charter requests for the upcoming Gold Cup Regatta on December 4-6 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., 2010 Key West Race Week on January 18-22 and Miami Grand Prix on March 4-7. Most especially, charters are needed for the 2010 World Championship happening September 22-25 in San Francisco, Calif. USA.

Please proceed to this link to POST AND VIEW ALL AVAILABLE CHARTERS.

NEW BOATS
Acquiring a new boat is limited. Please contact the Melges company closest to you:

MELGES USA
Contact: ANDY BURDICK | HARRY MELGES
+1 (262) 275-1110

MELGES EUROPE
Contact: FEDERICO MICHETTI
+39 02 94435078

Rainy weather prevails in Porto Cervo at the moment and has prompted the RC to place the day under a brief postponement. Standby for more updates as they are provided… RC has a boat out on the course right now, checking the conditions.

It is almost certain racing will happen today. It’s only in the last half hour that the rain turned miserably heavy… More updates shortly — From IM32CA, Media Centre in Porto Cervo…

Sailing Anarchy OTW
Offshore Rules
Adesso Vela

The International Melges 32 Class Association was thrilled to see the start of the very first World Championship in Porto Cervo yesterday. Out front and certainly not a shocker is Claudio Recchi on Team 93 leading the event. After the trials and tribulations of registration for Joe Woods — the ultimate and appropriate triumph for the English Red team was felt through and through as his team blasted across the finish line in first for  race one.

Be aware that the following info outlets Sailing Anarchy OTW as well as the partnership of Offshore Rules and Italy’s Adesso Vela are also broadcasting from the race course every day. This unique form of sailing communication has been well received around the world, so do plan to tune in.

TOP TEN RESULTS (After 2 Races)

Top Ten Results (After 2 Races)
1.) Claudio Recchi, 2-1 = 3
2.) Joe Woods, 1-6 = 7
3.) Pieter Taselaar, 6-2 = 8
4.) Stefano di Properizio, 7-4 = 11
5.) Andrea Cecchetti, 5-7 = 12
6.) Lanfranco Cirillo, 9-5 = 14
7.) Giovanni Maspero, 3-12 = 15
8.) Vincenzo Onorato, 12-3 = 15
9.) Armando Guilietti/Lorenzo Santini, 4-11 = 15
10.) Francesco Martino, 8-8 = 16

VIEW FULL RESULTS

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A Melges 32 Owner Meeting will take place in Porto Cervo at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda on Monday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. Among topics slated for discussion is the forthcoming 2010 Audi Sailing Series circuit and the U.S.A. Sailing Series, also Worlds. All owners are cordially invited to attend.

Course bearing 240…

Lovell wins race 1, followed by Pugh, Jesberg, Hughes and Kahn finishing last.

The five completing teams are upwind coming into the top mark. Lovell and Pugh by far looking the best…

Jesberg looking good to…

Massive fogbank at the mark. Lovell and Pugh looking the best…

Another gorgeous day is in store for the Melges 32 Class in San Francisco, CA. The sun is out, moderate temps and light breezes for the start…

Standby for the start of the 2009 U.S. Nationals…

Hopefully we’ll be able to keep a nice connection on the water so we can feed everyone the latest.