FASTER IS BETTER. For 2006, the Melges 17 regatta schedule shifts into high gear with a event line-up that is awesome. It all starts this coming February in Florida at the ultimate of venues — Lake Eustis as Martin Zonnenberg and his number one famous sailing club will host the the 2006 M17 Midwinter Championship. And there's more. The legendary Easter Regatta in Charleston, South Carolina will follow shortly thereafter, then its back to the home of the Melges 17 for the Lake Geneva Spring Championship on beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

With so many events and great fun to be had, how ever will you be able to do them all you might ask? Get on board the Melges 17 Zenda Express...
2006 MELGES 17 MIDWINTER CHAMPIONSHIP

FEBRUARY 18-19. The very first M17 Midwinter Championship is on! This fantastic event will get off to a great start on Friday, February 17 with a tuning session, demonstrator sailing and early registration. Racing commences on Saturday (February 18) and runs through until Sunday (February 19). Don't miss this great event. DOWNLOAD A NOTICE OF RACE TODAY! More information will be available at MELGES.COM and soon at www.melges17.com.


MELGES 17 EASTER REGATTA

APRIL 14-15. If the superior racing isn't enough to entice you to attend this event definitely the southern hospitality, fine-dining and great night life attractions of historic Charleston, South Carolina will. Charleston is an amazing city with deep sailing roots. Pair that with great friends, experienced race organizers and you have the makings for an unforgettable regatta delivering unparalleled competition. Generally, calm morning winds and challenging currents tease racers as it ushers in the afternoon sea breeze. Total fun! As information becomes available, it will be posted at MELGES.COM.

SPECIAL OFFER — ROUNDTRIP TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE. Travel to the Melges 17 Midwinter Championship and the Easter Regatta Melges style! There are only 8 open spots — SIGN UP TODAY! Email ANDY BURDICK to take full advantage of this incredible opportunity. Melges Performance Sailboats is offering transport of Melges 17s specifically to these two great regattas. The small fee of $350 will deliver your boat to these events. Once on site, you are in charge of unloading, rigging and loading, let Melges take care of the driving.

Simply drop off your boat in Zenda before February 3rd, and come race in the sunny, warm conditions of the south during the early spring months. Afterwards, you can retrieve your boat upon its return and head onward to the Spring Championship. This is a terrific way to get in on all the action in a really easy, convenient and affordable way.
WWW.MELGES17.COM

The long-awaited, highly anticipated official Melges 17 Class Association Web site will be online very, very soon. Before you know it, all M17 owners and Melges enthusiasts will have a wealth of information at their fingertips including a regularly updated event listing, news, photo galleries and much, much more. Stay tuned to MELGES.COM for notification of the official launch.


MORE REGATTAS ON THE WAY!

PLAN TO RACE IN 2006. More speed. More fun. More regattas. More. More. More! Who could ever get enough of this incredible racer? With all the attention surrounding this great scow, there are plenty of regattas in the works including the 2006 M17 Nationals on Lake Geneva. The 2005 Nationals was a monumental event and the 2006 races will be equally fun and competitive. Also, mark your calendars and plan to attend the Lake Geneva Spring Championship. Once the snow and ice melt off from winter, everyone will be more than ready to participate at this super event.
 
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