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Inside Melges: The July Issue

by Melges Performance Sailboats 8 Jul 2020 22:49 AEST
Melges 15 © Melges Performance Sailboats
MELGES 15
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Check out the newly released hull and sail graphics for the Melges 15 in the latest video! You'll also get a better look at some of the features that make up the Melges 15 including the cockpit layout, spars, and spinnaker system. 

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FAMILY SAILOR
With a carefully-crafted ergonomic design, the Melges 15 is comfortable for sailors of all ages. A deeper cockpit and gnav vang system work together to make it easy for crew to maneuver around the boat while the tapered mast effortlessly depowers the boat in big breeze. 

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SKEETA & NIKKI
DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS?
Melges USA is now the North American dealer for Skeeta Foiling Craft. The designer and builder of the foiling scows based in Melbourne, AUS. 

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READY TO FLY
Get your junior sailor hooked for life with a new Nikki! Introductory pricing still available. Contact sales@melges.com to order your boat today!
MELGES IC37
CONTINUING CLASS EDUCATION 
The Melges IC37 Class has continued its successful Webinar Series hosted by Class Coach Greg Fisher. Many of the lessons can be adapted for other Melges classes. Catch a replay of the Melges IC37 sessions with your crew!
DOWNWIND BOAT HANDLING 
LEEWARD MARK ROUNDINGS
SAIL TRIM


COMING UP NEXT
Thursday, July 9, 6PM CDT
Upwind Sail Trim

MORE INFO
JOIN THE CLASS
Melges IC37 Hull 33 is available in Zenda! Join the Class without having to wait for the build! The boat comes ready to sail with a new set of North Sails. Contact sales@melges.com for more information.
MELGES 14
GOING THE DISTANCE
The Lake Biel Melges 14 Fleet took part in an 8.6NM race featuring a tour-of-the-lake style course. Congratulations on getting out on the water!
SAIL AWAY TODAY!
There's no better time to join the single-handed movement. New Melges 14s are available for immediate pickup or delivery. Contact sales@melges.com today! 
MELGES MC SCOW 
NEW BOATS AVAILABLE
New Melges MC Scows are being built and delivered during our summer production run! Take a look at what your new boat could look like. Join one of the largest one-design fleets in North America by ordering a new MC Scow today! 

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MELGES A SCOW
WEEKNIGHT WARRIORS
MELGES WORLD LEAGUE
RETURN TO RACING
Congratulations to the Melges 20 Class on its successful return to the Melges World League! Eight races were sailed in Malcesine, ITA with Marco Giannini's Siderval landing on top of the podium.

RESULTS | WATCH HIGHLIGHTS
MELGES 32
The Melges 32s are bound for Garda July 9-11. The King of Garda Lake will serve as a warm-up for the Melges World League Season, which begins in August.
MELGES SAILING SUPPLY
Fleets around the world are enjoying racing at their home clubs. We love seeing more boats on the water each week. Let Melges help you get to the start line. Shop Melges Sailing Supply for all your hardware and accessory needs. 
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ABOUT MELGES PERFORMANCE SAILBOATS
Melges is a leading performance sailboat and powerboat supplier that has proudly delivered high-quality boats around the world since 1945. Headquartered in Zenda, Wisconsin, the three-generation family business is proud to be celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2020. Innovation, performance, quality and passion are the hallmarks of the Melges brand. For more information about Melges, visit www.melges.com.

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