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SPRING IT ON! Two major regattas down and many more to come! The Melges 17 Midwinter Championship in Lake Eustis, Florida and the Easter Regatta in Charleston have concluded the winter series of events for 2007! Up next is the Spring Championship in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on May 12-15! Be there!
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LABANAUSKAS 2-0 FOR
THE 2007 MELGES 17
SEASON
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HONORING LARRY BRAND:
THE LARRY BRAND MEMORIAL SERIES TROPHY
1954 -2007. On Sunday, March 11, 2007 following the awards ceremony for the Melges 17 Midwinter Championship, the M17 fleet lost one of its beloved owners and fiercest competitors. Captain for Fleet Number 1, Larry Brand, from White Lake, Michigan died suddenly after finishing the regatta with his wife Colleen. Larry not only left behind his family of four sons — Kevin, Keith (regular crew with Larry), Mac and Beau, but also left behind a legacy of accomplishments that no one will forget. After establishing the very first Melges 17 fleet, he campaigned hard to conduct the very first Melges 17 National Championship held at White Lake in 2005.
Shortly after his death, members of the class established the Larry Brand Memorial Series Trophy in his honor. The new racing series was initially announced at the Lake Eustis event and it seemed only appropriate that this perpetual trophy bear the name of a true class champion, a pivotal figure and dear friend. The trophy is a symbol of the camaraderie within the class and is designed to help build participation in the many events that fill the scheduled between March and September. Through this trophy, Larry's perseverance and passion for the Melges 17 lives on.
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2007 MELGES 17 SPRING REGATTA,
NOR NOW AVAILABLE!
MAY 12-15. The 2007 M17 Spring Regatta is going to be monumental. Teams are slated to travel from near and far to ring in spring in style — Lake Geneva style! Great racing, parties and friends is what is in store for the fleet as we head towards major event number three of the season. This event is always fun and the sailboat racing is very exciting. And, Lake Geneva brings out the best in race committee management! As you plan your calendar, be sure to DOWNLOAD AN NOR and stay on top of the latest info by tuning into MELGES17.COM and MELGES.COM. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!
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I.L.Y.A. BOARD VOTES TO ADD MELGES 17 FLEET
HOT NEWS. From Candace Porter, Scowlines By unanimous agreement the Melges 17 has been added to the fleet roster of Scows supported by the I.L.Y.A. With over 80 boats built in two years, the Melges 17 will enjoy its first I.L.Y.A. Championship in July, 2007. Pewaukee Yacht Club has graciously bid for the inaugural I.L.Y.A. event. Pewaukee and four additional clubs plus individual members submitted letters of support for the class.
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2007 MELGES 17 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
AUGUST 25-26. Coming this fall — the third Melges 17 National Championship! This year the destination is Crystal Lake Yacht Club in Michigan. Head organizer Bob Wynkoop is really turning up the extra special atmosphere with some great racing, outstanding facilities and the best in food and friends. Check the class web site at MELGES17.COM often as updates and announcements will be posted as they become available.
Thirty of the country's best racers made an appearance in 2006 making the Melges 17 the hottest Scow in the U.S.A. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to race against the best!
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