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High Octane One Designs will be keeping our viewers up-to-date on all Melges Regattas coming up in the future. In the right hand column are all of the Melges events that are coming up. You can click on each image of each event to access the N.O.R. if you need to sign up for the [...]

Melges 17 U.S. National Champion Crowned, Larry Brand Memorial Trophy Awarded

Melges 17 U.S. National Champion Crowned,  Larry Brand Memorial Trophy Awarded

The temperature was cool but the racing was HOT today. Absolutely picture perfect Melges 17 race conditions on Glen Lake today. Crystal Blue water, white caps, sunshine and Melges 17’s lined up for some fast sailing on this beautiful Sunday morning. The fleet was eager to get on the water for the 10am start. Jamie [...]

Melges 17 Nationals Turn Up The Heat – Four Races With Ideal Wind

Melges 17 Nationals Turn Up The Heat – Four Races With Ideal Wind

The best part of day two was the perfect wind condition for the Melges 17. Ideal breeze, 10-18 mph greeted the fleet in the morning and they were psyched. We won’t mention the cool temperatures and forecast for rain showers. “As long as we have wind, we will be fine,” said super crew Meg Six. [...]

Day One At 2009 Melges 17 U.S. Nationals A Smash Hit

Day One At 2009 Melges 17 U.S. Nationals A Smash Hit

We woke up to a beautiful morning on Glen Lake. Partly sunny, light cool breeze and sailboats all around the Glen Lake Yacht Club. It is race day! The Melges 17 National Championship was kicked off by championship organizers Brad and Jandy Sprouse along with Principle Race Officer Jamie Jones. Nineteen boats are competing for [...]