International Melges 32 Class Blog

Breeze is diminished considerably, very tight racing as the fleet heads back upwind for the final downwind run to the finish…

Lovell and Kilroy battle it out…

The course is set at 215. The fleet is in sequence….

Upwind with a beautiful start. Kilroy out on the left, Pugh alongside now tacks out to the right joining the rest of the fleet…

Kilroy follows suit…

Teams are on their way to the course for day 2 of the 2009 North Americans… Drop dead gorgeous conditions are in effect, lots of sunshine, flat water and lighter conditions. Temps in the low 70s. Perfect!

Stand by for the start…

The second day or racing at the 2009 Melges 32 North American Championship is dawning. In the overnight lead is John Kilroy and his Samba Pa Ti crew. They did an awesome job of racing taking home a 1-1-2 score. They are four points ahead of locals Don Jesberg on Viva and Stephen Pugh on Taboo.

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Immediately following the racing today, the Sausalito Yacht Club will host a Melges 32 North American Championship Bar-B-Que at the club — lots of food, beer and drink well into the evening!

Seven amazing teams are cleared to race at the 2009 Melges 32 North American Championship!

Three races are on tap. Breeze on conditions are in store!

Stay close as racing will start at 12 noon…

The 2009 Melges 32 North American Championship is officially underway. Today, all seven teams weighed in and have completed registration. Right now they are out practicing, trying to get a real feel for the conditions that await competition on Sunday – the first day of racing. Check out these cool shots of fleet newcomer Rougarou with Andy Lovell on the helm, brother Johnny Lovell calling tactics. Practice Day Photos.

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