International Melges 32 Class Blog

With the commencement of the 2011 Melges 32 World Championship in Palma, links to photos and interviews are coming in from all directions. A very special thanks to Mauro Melandri and his Zerogradinord Video Team for interviews, and to Max Ranchi and Nico Martinez for some lovely shots of Day 1.

Photo Gallery:
Nico Martinez, Official Photographer for Real Club Nautico de Palma
Max Ranchi, Professional Photographer
Joy Dunigan, Official Photographer for 2011 Melges 32 Worlds & IM32CA

After Monday’s lay day, the docks are buzzing with anticipation of the start of Day 1 in Palma at the 2011 Melges 32 Worlds. Postponement is up on land at the moment, however should be coming down soon. Light air is in the forecast. According to Argo coach Dave Ullman, should be light to medium but still great racing conditions.

The IM32CA Press Team will be out on the water, and will attempt to bring you all the action from the water via this blog. Do know we appreciate everyone’s patience as the connection does appear to be very slow on the course. We will do our best…

For now, check out the following links for news, results and photos:
Official Event Website (Results)
Official Website of the International Melges 32 Class Association (IM32CA)
Photo Gallery – JOY | IM32CA
Photo Gallery – RCNP | Nick Martinez

The high-level sportboat racing product, service and sales distributor Melges Europe is offering two exclusive speed clinic weekend opportunities to Audi Melges 20 and Melges 32 owners. This is your chance to try on some hot performance as the 2011 season will be here before you know it. In the exquisite location of Malcesine, Italy on October 16-17, then again on November 6-7, Melges Europe invites everyone to save the dates. Be there to absorb the talents and experience of Italian Sailing Team 470 Coach Guglielmo Vatteroni and Melges Europe President, Federico Michetti. Both experiences will be invaluable to teams ramping up their programs for 2011 Audi Sailing Series competition!

Schedule of the Events

Saturday

Sunday

For further information, contact Melges Europe General Manager Luisa Bambozzi on e-mail or phone +39 02 94435078.

The Notice of Race and Entry Form for the 2010 Melges 32 European Championship taking place on May 13-16, in Cagliari, Italy is now available. Be sure to submit your entry right away as the deadline for submissions is next Friday, May 7. Crew Declarations are due for this major intercontinental event on Thursday, April 29.

Special thanks to all teams that have submitted their Crew Declarations. Your timeliness is much appreciated. For those of you who still need to submit, COMPLETE AN ONLINE CREW DECLARATION now.

DOWNLOAD AN NOR (NOTICE OF RACE)
ENTRY FORM
VIEW CREW LIST

The second stage of the 2010 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series takes place this weekend, April 30 – May 2 on the western coast of Italy hosted by Club Nautico Scarlino. Assembled and standing in order for yet another spectacular showdown are 18 phenomenal teams comprised of some of the worlds greatest sailors.

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Melges Europe deliveries of Melges sportboats are HOT HOT HOT! Here are some photos of Alessandro Rinaldi on CC Aniene chartering a beautiful Melges 32.

Check out the photos!

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

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.

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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