As if the positive acceptance
of this revolutionary new product wasn't enough of a welcomed
first for the Melges 32, Chris Thomas took the Melges 32 on
it's first Chicago Mackinac Race in 2005.
Pictured Right: Chris Thomas and crew having fun sailing
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EH: Chris congratulations on your recent race to Mackinac
on the Melges 32. Considering the early light air conditions
you sure had a good ET in the end. We would like to hear your
thoughts on the Melges 32 as a new owner, the class and for
sure the distance race to Mac. Tell us a little about your
sailing career and how you finally ended up selecting a Melges
32 as your latest race boat.
CT: ... I did not mind that the boat was new and there was
no one design fleet in Chicago, I believe that this will
come with time. What was important in selecting the Melges
32 was the similarity in design to the Melges 24 and the
fact that the performance potential of the boat is phenomenal.
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