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2009 ACURA Miami Grand Prix | Regatta No. 2 Melges 32 USA Sailing Series |
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![]() 2008 Miami defending Champion, Michael Illbruck |
2009 ACURA Miami Grand Prix, March 5-8The 2009 Miami Grand Prix is the final stop on the 2009 Melges 32 Winter Series. This regatta is slated to be an awesome event, as the Melges 32 fleet tops the list of entries at an already astounding 22 and the roster is a who's who in the sport of sailing.
COMPETITORS GET READY! Appendix 3.2 : Sail Declaration (PDF) : DUE AT THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION |
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![]() Vincenzo Onorato |
Vincenzo Onorato Wins 2009 Melges 32
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2009 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, JULY 24-26The 2009 Melges 32 U.S. National Championship will take place on July 24-26, hosted by the California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey, California. It is the fourth of seven amazing events on the 2009 U.S.A. Sailing Series Circuit and will provide three days of dedicated racing as a stand alone Melges 32 event. Plan on doing a lot of racing in some of the most tactically challenging conditions against the worlds best sailors! "West Coast Fleet growth is inevitable with the Melges 32. We look forward to seeing potentially some new owners, but also some of the very best racing in the world," says Melges 32 North American President Stephen Pugh. Stay close to melges32.com and the Melges 32 Blog as more announcements will be forthcoming. |
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![]() Carlo Alberini |
2009 Melges 32 Audi Sailing SeriesThe grand success of the Audi Sailing Series in 2008 has inspired another round of phenomenal sailing for 2009. Once again, title sponsor Audi has presented an exquisite ensemble of sailing regattas throughout Italy. The first event is scheduled for April 17-19 in beautiful Malcesine (Lake of Garda) and concludes in September at the 2009 World Championship in Porto Cervo, Italy.
AM32SS Event No. 1 | April 17-19 | Malcesine (Lake of Garda) Stay close to melges32.com and the Melges 32 Blog as more announcements will be forthcoming. |
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![]() Stuart Simpson |
2009 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP, SEPTEMBER 6-8Another major championship will have its first in the U.S.A. — the 2009 Melges 32 North American Championship will be hosted by the Sausalito Yacht Club, the weekend prior to the Rolex Big Boat Series. An ideal West Coast regatta, this event is slated to be great as preparations are already in the works. Stay close to melges32.com and the Melges 32 Blog as more announcements will be forthcoming. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() From top to bottom: Jeff Ecklund, Joe Woods, and Marty Kullman and Derrick Campbell. |
RACING RECAP: 2009 ACURA KEY WEST A MASSIVE SUCCESS FOR THE MELGES 32If you want a boat that delivers — the Melges 32 is it! Congratulations to Melges 32 ACURA Key West 2009 Champion Jeff Ecklund — also named 2009 Boat of the Week! No doubt, the racing in this fleet is as tight as it gets. Throughout the event, very rarely did the fleet deviate from this concept. From start to finish, tack-for-tack and every downwind run, tables would turn, excitement all the way! Jeff wasn't the only STAR of the week. International teams such as Joe Woods and his one-armed tactician (we hope you are feeling better Morgan!) to the brilliant talents of Marty Kullman and Mike Carroll's New Wave, Jason Carroll, Bill Faude driving Tom Neill's Nitemare, Alex Jackson and Derek Campbell all had a sensational week. The class wishes a very sincere thanks to the team at Premiere Racing! You guys always do a tremendous job. The Melges 32 looks forward to more cool action in Miami.
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![]() John Taylor |
GET WITH THE MELGES 32 PROGRAM, SHOP ONLINE AT MELGES.COMBe prepared, be ready to win in the Melges 32 with some very cool gear, parts and accessories available online at melges.com. Make sure you are race ready with the latest and greatest items that will ensure you go fast and have fun! |
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Melges 32 RemindersJOIN THE CLASS! Make sure your class membership is up-to-date. In order to compete at any and all IM32CA events worldwide, membership is required. JOIN THE IM32CA Looking For A Few Good Charters. Help grow the fleet and offer your boat for charter! The level of interest in the Melges 32 is at an all time high and people are excited to sail. The official website of the International Melges 32 Class Association offers a place to List Your Boat For Charter. Call Melges Performance Sailboats at (262) 275-1110 today and share the speed! |
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World Championship • September 20-27 • Porto Cervo, Italy |
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