 |
 |
|
BE THERE! The biggest event of the year for the Melges 32 is just around the corner - the 2006 U.S. Melges 32 National Championship, being held in conjunction with the NYYC Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex, July 20-23. But first, Melges momentum keeps on rolling with as many as seven teams invading the windy city for the great Chicago NOOD on June 16-18. |
 |
 |
2006 MELGES 32 CHICAGO NOOD
JUNE 16-18. Sailing World Magazine's famous NOOD Regatta Series travels to Chicago, IL in mid-June where seven Melges 32s have committed to compete. The M32s will be taking center stage as they show off their speedy, mega-racer, high-tech sail profiles not to mention take advantage of the new feature of the regatta - a one design circle geared for high performance! Scheduled to be on hand, Chicago-based Chris Thomas on Notorious, Jeff Ecklund on STAR, John Cooper on NA, Mike Carroll on New Wave, Rick Orchard on Grins and newest boat owner Wallace Tsuha on Saturn. Fresh in from Canada, John Sherlock will race too.
As with all regattas the more the merrier, so be sure to get your entry in now to participate at the NOOD. The M32 will be on hand to showcase the fun, excitement and best of all the speed. Visit WWW.SAILINGWORLD.COM where a host of information is available from entry forms, scratch lists and
host of other regatta documentation and items.
|
|
|
 |
JULY 20-23. The Melges 32 U.S. Nationals is just around the corner and the number of entries is increasing day-by-day, minute-by-minute. Have you registered your team for this amazing event? Not only will this be the very first Melges 32 National Championship but will also mark the very first birthday of the Melges 32.
The clock is ticking. It is not too late to sign-up, in fact you are just in time to make the start. Early entry is Friday, July 7th, so be sure to get your entry in today! Best of all, registration and entry can be completed right online. 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 ton of information including schedule of events, race documents (including the NOR) and other associated items for the Melges 32 Nationals!
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. |
|
2006 MELGES 32 FALL CHAMPIONSHIP
OCTOBER 13-15. The Melges 32 Fall Championship will be held in Pensacola, Florida hosted by the amazing Pensacola Yacht Club. A long time favorite venue for the Melges 24, the M32 is being welcomed with open arms. This Championship will be held in coordination with the famous West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit Regatta, more notably known as WFORC. Being held in mid-October on Pensacola Bay, race organizer Betsy Moraski has promised the M32s a first rate, one design course and a start in the bay.
With five teams already slated to attend, the Pensacola Yacht Club is bidding to host the 2007 Melges 32 National Championship! That's right, this high-profile venue is potentially going to be selected to conduct the Nationals. Now's the time to plan a warm-up, test the waters and stifle the competition. For more information about this event, CONTACT DOUG KESSLER.
|
 |
|
|
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 Melges 32 events:
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
MELGES 32.COM COMING SOON!
WWW.MELGES32.COM. The official web site of the Melges 32 Class Association will be online very, very soon. Just like other Melges Web sites, MELGES17.COM, MELGES24.COM and MELGES.COM, it will contain the latest and greatest news on the M32, live reports from key events, interviews, photos and much more. Stay tuned as the launch of this exciting new Web site will be announced shortly.
|
|
|
|
