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ABSOLUTE MELGES 32! With early entry fast approaching for the 2006 Melges 32 National Championship, racers from around the globe are looking forward to not only a first class event, but also the regatta of a lifetime as the M32 gets a grip on the sailing world and the hearts of competitors. |
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EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THE MELGES 32
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, JULY 7
ENTRY DEADLINE. If you have intentions of participating in the very first Melges 32 National Championship at Sail Newport this July 20-23, the early entry deadline will expire on Friday, July 7. Registration and entry can be completed right online. It's easy! Visit the NEW YORK YACHT CLUB WEB SITE and select, 2006 Race Week Entry Form at the top right hand corner of the page. This same page is loaded with a vast amount of information including schedule of events, race documents (including the NOR) and other associated items for the Melges 32 Nationals!
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JULY 20-23. With nationals only a couple of weeks away, the entries are beginning to stack-up. Being held in conjunction with the New York Yacht Club's Race Week at Newport, presented by Rolex it's only the beginning in the celebration of the very first birthday of this amazing, supersonic sleek racer. As many as ten-to-fifteen Melges 32s are expected to participate which will make for an awesome sight! The clock is ticking! Get your entry in today!
So far, scheduled appearances include three-time 2006 Melges 32 title holder Mike Carroll, new owner Geoff Masters,
2005 Key West Race Week Champion Jeff Ecklund, Glenn Darden and Walter Kennedy. Traveling all the way from the UK is Joe Woods on Red.
LAUNCHING AND SLIP RESERVATIONS should be made as soon as possible, because all the Melges 32s will be moored together. Call BRAD REED at SAIL NEWPORT to reserve your spot, 401.846.1983 today! For all other inquiries, please contact ANDY BURDICK direct at Melges Performance Sailboats. |
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MIKE CARROLL IS CROWNED
2006 MELGES 32 CHICAGO NOOD CHAMPION
CONGRATULATIONS. Once again it was Mike Carroll and an awesome New Wave crew on top of the fleet, winning their third M32 title in 2006. It is no doubt that Carroll, with Marty Kullman at the helm are an exceptional team and expected to do well at the M32 Nationals. Over the course of eight races Kullman drove to victory, but he was not unchallenged. Jeff Ecklund and a very strong STAR team reminded Kullman on a regular basis that they too had a chance at the title. Both with steady results, Kullman's consistent string of bullets in races 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6, he sealed the deal four points ahead of Ecklund. New owner Wallace Tsuha rounded out the top three four points behind Ecklund, trailed by Chicago local favorite, Chris Thomas.
A special thanks goes out to all the competitors who traveled great distances to compete, the famous Chicago Yacht Club for the warm hospitality and to the race committee who did a superb job on and off the water!
2006 MELGES 32 FALL CHAMPIONSHIP
OCTOBER 13-15. The M32 Fall Championship will be ran at the West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit (WFORC) on October 13-15. Betsy Moraski, WFORC Coordinator would like to extend a warm invitation to all Melges 32 racers to join in on the fun and excitement of high performance racing in Pensacola! The event - hosted by the Pensacola Yacht Club, better known as "The South's Finest Yacht Club", are in the initial planning stages. A skippers meeting is tentatively scheduled on October 12th with racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. As a compliment to some of the most competitive racing on the Gulf Coast, dinner and dancing are planned for Friday and Saturday nights.
A brochure will be published in August about this event so be sure to stay tuned to MELGES.COM and MELGES32.COM as more information becomes available. Additional info can also be obtained by contacting M32 captain extraordinaire, DOUG KESSLER on email at DOOOOUGLUS@aol.com
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SPECIAL MELGES 32 FLEET INVITATION:
2007 INTERNATIONAL ROLEX REGATTA
MARCH 23-25. The 34th International Rolex Regatta, hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club is planned for Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25, 2007. John Sweeney, Co-Regatta Director on behalf of the St. Thomas Yacht Club has extended a very special invitation to the Melges 32 fleet.
“All sailors can count on cool breeze, warm water and a splash of rum,” said Sweeney. "Every year we have a well-rounded fleet, ranging from small cats to maxis, with sailors from all walks of life and levels of experience. For 2007, we're working to add the Melges 32s."
READ FULL PRESS RELEASE
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PLAN YOUR RACING SCHEDULE TODAY:
MORE MELGES 32 REGATTAS SET FOR 2006 & 2007
Mark your calendars and plan to be at any of these incredible events:
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VISIT WWW.MELGES32.COM TODAY!
WWW.MELGES32.COM. It's official! It's up and running so check it out! The official web site of the Melges 32 Class Association is online. Just like other Melges Web sites, MELGES17.COM, MELGES24.COM and MELGES.COM, it contains the latest and greatest news on the M32, live reports from key events, interviews, photos and much more.
The Melges 32 web site is wired for a whole lot more than just speed, it's also RSS ready, so be sure to check out this very cool technology today. Get wired and always be in the know about everything Melges 32!
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