The melges 20 jib halyard is set up on a halyard lock system similar to the mainsail. It will include both on and off the water coaching, with the on water coaching being done while we are racing. A partial list of events won include 470 us nationals, laser ii us nationals, oregon offshore, swiftsure, newport to ensenada, read more. With five races in the bag and plenty of wind forecast for the final day tomorrow, just five points separates the top three boats with the drop yet to come into effect. Joy dunigan december 11, 2019 international melges 24 class association melges 24, international melges 24 class, european championship when parties and racing compete as published by scuttlebutt. Welcome to the melges 24 uk class association page. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. Miami melges 24 tuneupmidwinter regatta kicks off with a. We had the cars two holes aft of the 3rd screw and the sail trimmed in hard. Internationally renowned sailor, motivational speaker and author, peter isler has parlayed his love of sailing into a career.
Discounted orders must be shipped to a us address and. Insider tips from the top in the melges 24 class updated in 2016. Melges 24 monday with north sails experts giulio desiderato, john bowden, maurice prof oconnell and special guest, mike buckley 22. Our newest generation of melges 24 upwind sails are turning heads with top results in class championships all over the world. Unlike most spinnakerrigged keelboats, the melges 24 is designed so that no foredeck work is required to fly the spinnaker. Discounted orders must be shipped to a us address and purchaser must take delivery by december 31, 2019 unless otherwise dictated by quantum sails. Top corinthian, professional, and club teams are turning to quantum for the fastest and most reliable sails to elevate their programs.
Melges has proudly delivered high quality boats around the world since 1945. The p3 is an allnew melges 24 runner that covers a wide wind range. Nyt melges 24 hold med ambitioner, men vigtigst af alt er at have det sjovt sammen som team. We did increase the jib cunningham tension but probably not enough for 30 knots. Reichelpugh also designed other modern melges boats, including the melges 17, melges 32 and melges 20. The carbon mast and boom complement its flexible sail plan with three different size rigs. The melges folks sent us one to help get the word out. Melges 24 2 points 6 years ago alright, first things, sailed the worlds back last year. Joining me on the webinar will be john bowden north. Melges 24 sailors are now invited to renew annual memberships with the canadian melges class 24 association. As the wind increases both telltales will fly all the time. This tactical advice is all mixed in with sail trim and how to get the best from your boat, which is music to the racing mans ears. Its a perfect beach boat, family sailboat or a onedesign racing platform.
Again plagued by light winds on the third day, the melges 24 fleet only managed two races. Melges 24 association of australia melges 24 nationals. The success of north sails zenda is in direct correlation to the success of our clients. How to guides and expertise international melges 24. Yet again, the melges 20 experience proves to be fun worldclass racing with the best group at sailings most ce.
Melges 24 european sailing series day one in scarlino light breeze and sunshine lead maidollis to the top of the ranking. Because the jib on the melges 20 is a high aspect sail tall and skinny it is very sensitive to small adjustments in jib sheet tension. Great for the melges 24, melges 32 and any other boat with legs out hiking. The cover plate protects the sheave and reduces friction and wear on the spinnaker halyard. Age to start sailing sailing anarchy sailing anarchy. Six districts southeast, northeast, gulf coast, midwest, west coast and pacific northwest support the melges 24 in. The various coaches we are anticipating 3 will be running around helping all of the boats with tuning right there on the course. In light to moderate air we trim the main so that the telltale on the top batten is stalled about 25% of the time the second telltale from the top at the second batten, is flying 100% of the time. It all has to do with the point of sail and wind speed in distance.
Membership fees are due now and the membership is valid from january 1 till december 31. The sale runs from october 15, 2019 to october 31, 2019. The melges 24 is a turbocharged onedesign that features many hightech components including a carbon spar, bowsprit, and vertical keel fin. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. This suggests awesome horsepower that results in thrilling, highspeed sailing. Downloadable sail trim guides articles quantum sails. Our melges 24 sails represent the leading edge of sail performance thanks to the north design suite, which accurately models the aerodynamic flow, sail loads, and rig geometry. Yet they managed to lead the last race in the worlds until they exploded downwind. Its the sperrysailing anarchy world tour 2015, and that means fireworks at the columbia river gorge for the 2015 melges 24 us national championship. The boat is very stable with its minimum weight aloft and maximum weight down below. Steve, how did you get the opportunity to sail the melges 14. Sailors can order a custom melges 14 dolly, easily car top it or tow it behind any vehicle.
A better sail inventory something most prospective buyers seem to completely ignore and other equipment on a newer boat may well be worth a price premium. She came with cw galvanised trailer which has had a new axel, breaks, wheels and tyres in august 2019. Prof oconnell of north sails ireland to host melges 24. Kerry is the owner of the north sails oregon loft and is a four time us sailing team member. They are compact and lightweight, with fast trim and release under high or low loads. We recommend buying these in conjunction with the escow spinnaker halyard cover plate. There are two spinnaker designs, a reacher and a runner. Today, wally spends his time racing a variety of boats, including large offshore boats, the melges 20, melges 24, and melges 32 classes, and local offshore one designs, like the j111 and beneteau 36. Posted on 12 mar calling all existing and future melges 24 owners aiming to get more of the uk fleet active again during the 1990s, the uk melges 24 fleet was regularly getting 3040 boats at its regattas, as indeed it should have done given what a great boat it is to sail and of course to race. This block is used for the melges escow spinnaker halyard mast top sheave. Built by melges and designed by reichel pugh, the new dinghy combines comfort and performance in a one design package.
Melges 24 sailboat parts, rigging, and accessories west. Melges 24 european sailing series, talking about the 2020 edition 10. The physics of sailing arises from a balance of forces between the wind powering the sailing craft as it passes over its sails and the resistance by the sailing craft against being blown off course, which is provided in the water by the keel, rudder, underwater foils and other elements of the underbody of a sailboat, on ice by the runners of an ice boat, or on land by the wheels of a sail. Tightening or easing the jib sheet 12 can have a big effect on boat speed and pointing. Displacement nonplaning sailing transitioning to bow up planing gybing techniques and when to use them. Like other boats main trim on the melges 24 in keyed off the end of the top batten. The monohull sportsboat is notable for its ability to plane over the water downwind in modest winds, and for its combination of a simple design that is highly tunable. Wally enjoys mixing his sail making knowledge with all the other pieces of sailing, such as rig, trim, and sail settings, to not only make the. Six minutes of melges 24 madness, a cool little watch, enjoy. Stunning performance yet incredible simplicity is the key to the success of the melges 24. Irelands embarr with prof oconnell on spinnaker trim at us national championships in lake geneva, wisconsin i am honoured to host a north sails ireland downwind speed webinar on monday, may 11th at 8 pm 9 pm cet with fivetime melges 24 world champion federico michetti. Melges 24 sails mainsails, jibs, and spinnakers north.
It features the same winning shape as the ap3k mainsail. Will consider delivery to destinationmeet locations. The melges 24 hitting the scene in 1993, is a onedesign class of sailboat commonly used for racing. I am honoured to host a north sails ireland downwind speed webinar on monday, may 11th at 8 pm 9 pm cet with fivetime melges 24 world champion federico michetti. The skipper must work the helm and the sail controls to keep the boat at a constant angle of heel while the crew hikes as hard as possible. Melges 24 team foxtrot aus 679 758 dan oconnal dave alexander alexander sails testing lab 20. No matter your purpose fishing, recreational watersports, cruising or spectating with friends and family, the melges power 26 is the ultimate, modern. How to sail a melges 24 upwind in 30 knots sport boat. Coming off his americas cup win, buddy melges had an obvious desire to take onedesign racing to. Best known for its very competitive disposition and easytosail personality, this modern sportboat maintains its status as a leader in highperformance, one design sailing. Displacement nonplaning sailing transitioning to bow up planing gybing techniques and when to.
Complete sail plan data for the melges 24 sailboat. He has competed in 10 world championships, 470, laser ii, 505, melges 24 and farr 30. Posted on 11 mar australian melges 24 nationals day 1. Built by melges and designed by reichel pugh, the melges 14 exudes innovation and excellence in one design sailing. North sails recommends the p1 reacher and p3 runner for a complete inventory.
Add these to the rail to make hiking easier and more comfortable. North offers one mainsail design and two jibs, though we are phasing out whats called the jzero jib designed specifically for ocean swell sailing. The new p3 is designed to expand and improve the range of its predecessor, the p2. There are plenty of hatch covers on the market, but we think ours is by far the best. At the annapolis sailboat show, the melges 14 won the sailing world boat of the year. Prof oconnell to host north sails melges 24 upwind sail. So without hard empirical evidence, it is a no brainer, if you only want to race and never cruise or sleep on board, go far east 23. Information on membership types, the registration form, and payment options can be found on the membership page. That allows us to create designs that are perfectly matched to the melges 24 rig. Click the button below to add the melges 24 sail22 tuning guide sticker to your wish list. Far east 23r vs seascape 24 sport boat anarchy sailing.
The melges 24 is a onedesign class of sailboat commonly used for racing. In this video we show you how to execute a jibe in light breeze. Around the buoys again depends on the wind speed planing vs. With a very large asymmetrical spinnaker and retractable bowsprit, he boat is notable for its ability to plane over the water downwind in modest winds, and for its combination of a simple design that is highly tuneable. Apr 05, 2017 for example, the sail area displacement ratio of the j24 is 19. Our north sails melges 24 upwind sail trim webinar will be on tonight, monday, april at 8 pm. Melges 24 national champion michael goldfarb on warcanoe. Reigning melges 24 world and european champion maidollis of gianluca perego with carlo fracassoli at the helm.
Sailing weight 809kg, keel weight 302kg, total correctors 10kg. Carlo fracassoli international melges 24 class association. Melges 24 european sailing series day two in scarlino its an all italian fight for the podium in scarlino. Melges 32 phrf rating sailing anarchy sailing anarchy. When we eased it we went slower and did not depower much at all, although sometimes a little ease solved a problem with lee helm. Like other boats main trim on the melges 24 is keyed off the end of the top batten. Each melges boat is built with pride and backed by an experienced, knowledgeable team. Phrf really sucks at rating sport boats because it was designed for displacement style boats. The starting line of the 2020 melges 24 worlds in charleston is getting closer. The carbon keel fin weighs just 16 kilo while it supports a lead bulb of 286 kilos five feet below. Down under sail melges 24 nationals day 3 facebook. As the wind increases the telltale will fly all the time. Because the jib on the melges 24 is a high aspect sail tall and skinny it is very sensitive to small adjustments in jib sheet tension.
In light to moderate air we trim the main so that the telltale on the bop batten is stalled about 25% of the time. He was, and still is, a soughtafter melges 24 crew. As well as actually being at the helms because the crew ive worked with are not that good at trimming takes a little while for them to trim the jib main sail, but getting better. However, porter is a very big guy and harry melges and andy burdick are not. Melges 24 european sailing series, talking about the 2020. On lis they rate 24, they have the kite up most of the time they are pretty much unbeatable. Melges 24 sails quantum sails custom sail design and. Shoreline sailboats talks with steve pickel about the new melges 14. Youre really lucky you dont need to sail with italians, just wanted to get that off my mind. In regards to steering, the melges should not be pinched.
Yacht scoring is a web based regatta management, regatta administration and regatta scoring system that simplifies the task of competitor registration, event management, competitor and media communications while providing results in nearreal time to competitors and the world following your event on the internet. Elsewhere in the book, theres some excellent cruising trim advice, plus tips on catching a tow downwind from another boat and getting maximum speed from asymmetrics. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Its all to play for at adelaide sailing club on friday. Jul 16, 2016 kelowna played host to the national sailing championship featuring a unique boat that is both fast and fun. The melges 24 was groundbreaking when it hit the water in 1993, and now remains timeless as a sportboat thats fun, easy to rig, sail, and tow. West coast sailing is your source for melges 24 parts, rigging, and accessories. The melges 24 is most efficient when sailed as flat as possible. Norths standard melges 24 sails are aramid triradial, but the newer 3di sails will help jibs last longer. With boats in north america, europe, asia, australia, and africa, the melges 14 is a onedesign fleet for the masses. I was already invited to do some weekday racing with melges 20s and 24 s for. The initiative includes a racing rules of sailing presentation for clubs and sailing schools to use, weekly rule of the week articles, a rules quiz, streamlining the protest process, and incentives for club and individual participation. This boat is race ready, sails in great shape, has been in covered storage for 6 years and it comes with a galvanized trailer. The leading performance sailboat supplier has proudly delivered high quality boats around the world for.
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