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THE WORLD LEADER IN PERFORMANCE ONE DESIGN RACING.

JOIN THE MELGES REVOLUTION. This is something special, and if you are not part of it already — you should be. Some describe it as 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 real fun 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 get started you ask? Melges. Anyone can do...

Melges’ passion for youth sailing runs deep and dedication is unwavering. The Melges 32 — a superior racer with plenty of power and unmatched one design attitude. © Carlo Borlenghi | B-Plan

© Guido Trombetta | B-Plan © Carlo Borlenghi | B-Plan Built for speed, the Melges E Scow is fun, fast and super competitive. The Audi Melges 20 — modern technology on the leading edge of the sport of sailing. The new Melges MC is stylis sail, and can be raced single

Fast and fun, the Melges 17. A father and son race downwind with ease. © Pierrick Contin | IMCA sh and simply fantastic to e- or double-handed. EMBRACE PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION. Melges is the future. Every scow and sportboat is hand-crafted to perfection, polished and embedded with a superior level of built-in performance, placing sailors, professional or amateur, at the forefront of the sport of sailing. After all, you expect nothing less. A focused approach, high standards, innovative thinking and the desire to exceed every expectation has earned us a 5-star service and support reputation,...

© Pierrick Contin | IMCA

AT THE HELM WITH HARRY MELGES, III CEO, MELGES PERFORMANCE SAILBOATS Melges Performance Sailboats is a truly exciting company, where our dedicated team continually works on advancing the sport of sailboat racing. We are passionate about building the best one design scows and sportboats in the world, and delivering the most innovative sail shapes and designs by North Sails. We work very hard everyday, every event to provide better customer service and and valued product support. These efforts combined create the total Melges Experience. Melges Europe, based in Milan, Italy is led by the...

THE MELGES 32. PURE POWER. SIMPLICITY AND FUN. IN PERFORMANCE ONE DESIGN RACING. MELGES POWERHOUSE. The Melges 32® successfully delivers bigger, better, more competitive sailing to the amateur/owner driver. A lean-and-mean, super-sleek hull provides a spacious cockpit and clean deck layout. Its large, powerful sail plan makes it a blast downwind and seriously fast upwind. The Melges 32 is easy to tow, can be launched effortlessly via ramp or hoist, and is simple to ship around the globe. Supported by a strong and organized international class association, the Melges 32 can be found...

© Carlo Borlenghi / B-Plan PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH: 31 ft 10 in, BEAM: 9 ft 10 in, DRAFT: 7 ft, WEIGHT: 3,775 lbs • SAIL AREA MAIN: 445 sq ft, JIB (105%): 254 sq ft, ASYMMETRICAL CODE 1A VMG: 1,113 sq ft, ASYMMETRICAL CODE 2A RUNNER: 1,302 sq ft, ASYMMETRICAL CODE 0, 100° REACHER: 774 sq ft • CREW 5+ FLEET FACTS: # Recognized ISAF Class Average major event attendance, 20+ in North America and Europe Amateur/Corinthian, owner, driver class Easy to ship and tow worldwide Highly publicized and well-rounded regatta schedule Globally supported by an organized international class...

THE MELGES 24. THE ULTIMATE. THE MAXIMUM. THE WORLD STANDARD IN ONE DESIGN RACING. © Pierrick Contin | International Melges 24 Class Association SPEED ALLEGIANCE. The Melges 24® is the most successful one design sportboat in the world. Voted ‘Boat Of The Year’ in 1994 by Sailing World Magazine, it raised the bar and set the standard in the performance keelboat category. Nearly 900 boats have been sold worldwide. Best known for its speed and simplicity, the Melges 24 offers impressive competition and competitive tactical racing. Typically sailed with a crew of 4, it is well-known for...

© Pierrick Contin | International Melges 24 Class Association PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH: 24 ft, BEAM: 8 ft 2 in, DRAFT: 5 ft, WEIGHT: 1,783 lbs • SAIL AREA MAIN: 264 sq ft, JIB: 126 sq ft, SPINNAKER: 670 sq ft • CREW 2-5 (Typical crew is 4) FLEET FACTS: # Recognized ISAF Class World and Intercontinental events boast 100+ in attendance Extraordinary appeal to the Amateur/weekend sailor, widely promoted Corinthian division Attracts elite sailors including America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and Olympic competitors Highly publicized and well-rounded regatta schedule, presenting more than 100...

THE AUDI MELGES 20. SIMPLICITY. THE ULTIMATE SOPHISTICATION. IN PERFORMANCE ONE DESIGN RACING. © Bruno Cocozza / B-Plan LESS IS MORE. The Audi Melges 20® is the newest addition to the Melges family of performance, one design products. All 20 feet of this very simple-to-sail keelboat is geared for fun, has wide appeal to sailors of all ages, gender and skill sets, and guarantees tight, competitive racing. A modern sail profile complements a multitude of revolutionary features such as a Harken below deck furling system, sleek foils, carbon fiber ‘M’ rig and legs-in, NO HIKING! Built to...

© Carlo Borlenghi / B-Plan PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH: 20 ft, BEAM: 7 ft, DRAFT: 4 ft 6 in, WEIGHT: 1,146 lbs • SAIL AREA MAIN: 172 sq ft, JIB: 88 sq ft, SPINNAKER: 430 sq ft • CREW 2-4 FLEET FACTS: # Internationally sponsored by Audi Strict Amateur/Corinthian, owner, driver class Encouraging of youth and women to sail and go fast Fleets rapidly forming worldwide, supported by a well-organized international class association Fantastic Winter Series in USA and Audi Sailing Series in Europe Easy and compact to ship globally X

THE MELGES 17. SAY YES TO FAST. AND, NO TO SLOW. IN PERFORMANCE ONE DESIGN RACING. LICENSED TO GO FASTER. The Melges 17® is a streamlined and sporty scow geared for speed. This quick and easy, solid racer has a reputation for being fast and extremely fun in light or heavy air. Competitively sailed by two, the Melges 17 is the perfect sportboat for sailing with family and friends. It has also become a popular alternative for aspiring youth and junior sailors. Designed by Reichel Pugh, the Melges 17 incorporates innovative sailboat engineering concepts such as Melges’ exclusive Hands Free...