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 [...]
The 2010 Detroit NOOD has concluded featuring two powerful divisions of fun, fast, easy to sail Melges sportboats — the forever awe-inspiring Melges 24 and Audi Melges 20. Taking its usual spot at the top of the attendance charts, the Melges 24 was the largest fleet in attendance with 18 competing teams traveling from as [...]
Rocksteady is there name, a group of young, in the groove sailors tearing up the Melges scene. With a full schedule of Melges racing in 09′ and regattas planned for 2010, Cary Siegler (owner/driver), Beth Siegler (owner/bowgal), Seith Siegler (Tactician/Genius), Jeff Gentzen (trimmer/Always), and Cameron Brower (Middle man/extreme hiker) will be throwing some competition towards [...]
Melges 24 competitors are guaranteed to look good on- and off-the-water at the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship special thanks to Official Apparel Sponsors Coral Reef Sailing Apparel and Gill. Annapolis, Md. (September 9, 2009) – With a little more than a month to go until the commencement of the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship [...]
Patrick Gavin Brynes finally makes the move to Newport, Rhode Island to pursue a dream he had, sailing. Originally from Lake George, New York, Patrick did alot of sailing on J-boats and smaller dinghies. While getting a couple of good racing seasons under his belt on some big boat multi-day events, he decided to make [...]
As the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship draws ever closer, the fleet will take advantage of several local events in anticipation of the regatta. Annapolis, Md. (August 17, 2009) – Eastport Yacht Club (EYC), the Organizing Authority for the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship taking place October 23-31, is on the homestretch where preparations are [...]
The 2009 Melges 24 World Championship cocktail fundraiser concluded on Monday, August 10 and revealed the early entry raffle winner, premiered the Worlds video and the official championship poster. Annapolis, Md. (August 12, 2009) – Italy’s Riccardo Simoneschi on Fratelli Giacomel Audi powered by Q8 is the winner of the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship early [...]