THE MELGES EXPERIENCE
Some describe racing Melges a s a lifestyle, others refer to it as a simple irresistible calling to race against the greatest sailors in the world. Aspiring youth and juniors can't seem to get enough of it; and adults young and old, have rediscovered what fun really is, over and over again. It is unique unlike anything else. It will leave you spellbound at the start, breathless on the downwind run and empowered at the finish. So what do you need to experience this?
MELGES
Take a closer look at the;
AUDI MELGES 20
Modern technology on the leading edge of the sport of sailing.
MELGES 24
The ultimate sport boat and benchmark by which all are measured.
Melges 32
A superior racer with plenty of power and unmatched one design attitude
Melges Asia Pacific is located at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Sydney and are fully focused on advancing the sport of sail boat racing in Australia. We are passionate about building and promoting the best one design sports boats in the world. We work hard every day to provide better customer service and valued product support, along with our international partners Melges US and Melges Europe.
Melges Asia Pacific specialise in all aspects of One Design racing and can organise a hassle free regatta delivery, including a step on step off service.
We can organise charter boats for any event in Australia and Internationally.
We also offer race preparation tuning and coaching clinics as well as individual boat management and crew training.
Whether it be the thrill and excitement of taking delivery of your brand new Melges or purchasing a certified used boat or parts we are here to help when you need us.
The hardstand at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is a buzz with Melges 32’s arriving and preparing for the Australian Championships this weekend. The M32 regatta is supported by SLAM advanced technology sportswear, North Sails, Harken and the team at Melges Asia Pacific.
It was a hot final day of racing with the dolphins on Corio Bay, Geelong, at the Parks Victoria 2012 Melges 24 Australian Championship.
The Melges 24 fleet are descending on Geelong from all over Australia to compete in the Melges 24 Australian Championships from the 26 – 29 January at the Festival of Sails.
After six races and two days of incredibly exciting Melges 24 racing Bandit AUS 814 claims the East Coast Championship over Accru AUS 679 by one point in the Melges 24’s
To date, some 800 boats are sailed competitively around the world, with established fleets across North America, Europe and Australasia
Heath Walters Matilda RPAYC and his crew brother Murray Walters, 12 year old son Harley Walters, Rob Brewer and John Suriano sailed a consistently strong regatta
The lack of breeze at the start resulted in a somewhat chaotic scene as the barely moving boats struggled to build enough speed to get away from the line
Two races were sailed on both Friday and Saturday while Sundays racing was abandoned due to the 40+ Knot westerly winds.
The beauty of the Melges 24 is it allows yachting families quality time together. The yachts are trailerable and easy to rig and launch.
A little after noon, the five leg race was conducted on comfortable seas and breeze pumping around 10-15 mph.
Prior to most regattas, individuals of high authority usually entertain the idea of casting a winning prediction, that is not the case at the Gold Cup
During the coaching sessions, which will take place under the watchful eye of Italian Olympic coach Guglielmo Vatteroni, participants will be able to practice their starting.
On the coat tails of this announcement, the IM32CA will present one of the most well-rounded and robust racing schedules ever.
It’s big brother the Reichel Pugh designed Melges 32 has secured its place as the future of one design Grand Prix racing.
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