SUMMER IS ON. The Melges 17 racing circuit just can't possibly get any hotter! Over the past six months, the M17 fleet has seen some incredible racing. Four major championships and four different major regatta winners — that's competitive Melges racing!

As we get ready to race the summer months, there are some awesome events to look forward to: 2006 Melges 17 Regatta at Crystal Lake Yacht Club, the W.M.Y.A. Regatta in Muskegon, Michigan, the 2006 National Championship in Lake Geneva and last, but certainly not least is the very first Fall Championship set to be hosted by the Catawba Yacht Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
IGGY AND ANDY LABANAUSKUS ARE THE 2006 MELGES 17 SPRING CHAMPIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS! Iggy and Andy Labanauskus overcame more than just the heavy competition of Kirk and Ian Donaldson, Bill and Angie Wiggins, Art Brereton and Harry Melges, III, Brian McMurray and Deb Campbell, they also had to overcome the rain. Saturday's races were canceled after the unexpected pouring rainy conditions prevailed, but Sunday was a completely different scene. With three top contending boats tied — Brereton, Donaldson and Wiggins, Labanauskus was a point back. Down to the wire in a brand new Melges 17, Labanauskus battled to pass all three and won the regatta.

Wiggins finished in second, Brereton was third and Donaldson settled for fourth.Many thanks to all the competitors that traveled from afar but only were able to race once day. The Lake Geneva Yacht Club was the perfect Spring Regatta host as great fun was had by all! For full race reports, stories and results, visit MELGES17.COM.
TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR 2007. Slots are available for the 2007 Zenda Express as only seven are available for the upcoming Midwinter Championship and the 2007 Charleston Easter Regatta! Guaranteed the fleets will be bigger, more fun, faster and the competition will be the absolute best. The Melges 17 Midwinter Championship will be held once again at the Lake Eustis Sailing Club in Lake Eustis, Florida on March 9-11 and then later in April, the Easter Regatta. Contact Andy Burdick NOW and get to planning your racing schedule ahead of time!
2006 CRYSTAL LAKE MELGES 17 REGATTA

JUNE 24-25. The famous Crystal Lake Yacht Club is preparing to welcome Melges 17 competitors from all over the country for the M17 Blue Water Regatta being held this June 24-25. Bob Wyncoop and his CLYC team are planning a fantastic regatta. Featured in the photo on the right is the gorgeous winning trophy to be awarded to the top competitor.

Crystal Lake is by far one of the best venues! The lake is absolutely beautiful during this time of year and the sailing conditions are primo! This event is the ideal summer sailing event! DOWNLOAD AN NOR TODAY!

Do you need assistance or have any questions in regards to registration, logistics and accommodations? Bob Wynkoop is the official contact. There are some host housing options available for this specific event, so feel free to contact Bob on EMAIL or by phone at 860-324-4586.
MORE 2006 & 2007 M17 REGATTAS TO ATTEND!

The 2006 racing calendar is steady filling as more and more events are added regularly. Check out these awesome events and plan to be there! Be sure to bookmark and visit MELGES17.COM and MELGES.COM regularly as updates and special notices are posted.


 
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