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Inside Melges: The March Issue

by Melges Performance Sailboats 4 Mar 2022 05:42 UTC
Melges 15 Winter Series © Melges Performance Sailboats
 

MELGES 15 WINTER SERIES ATTRACTS TEAMS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY

Sixty-four Melges 15s competed in the second event of the 2022 Winter Series February 26-27 in Sarasota, FL. Sailors traveled from all over the country including owner Brian Savery who made the 3,200-mile drive from Bellingham, WA, and Paul Krak Arntson from Lake Tahoe, CA. 

PHOTOS & RESULTS
 
CHOOSING THE CORRECT GATE
When youre racing in a large fleet, choosing the proper gate can result in massive gains. Read Quantum Sails Zenda's tips for choosing the correct gate.
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50TH MC MIDWINTERS
A great week of sailing will kick off with the sold-out Zenda University followed by the 50th anniversary of the MC Midwinters, the final event of the Quantum Sails Triple Crown Series. Gear up like Ted Keller, winner of the SER and Train Wreck!
WHAT'S ONBOARD
MELGES 15 NATIONALS 
The 2022 Melges 15 National Championship is headed to Charleston, SC September 30-October 2! Join the Melges Team at this iconic sailing destination!
DETAILS
FOILING FIRST HEADS WEST
The US SailGP Team is taking the Skeetas and Nikkis to San Francisco for Foiling First this month! The Skeeta and Nikki foiling platforms available from Melges are designed to allow an easy transition between traditional sailing and foiling. 
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QUANTUM SAILS ZENDA - WINNING ICEBOAT SAILS
Tom Sweitzer of Pewaukee, WI has been racing in iceboat regattas for almost 40 years and is an eleven-time Nite National Champion. In February, Sweitzer added the 2022 ISA Nite Regatta to his list of accolades after finishing 2, 1, 1 on Lake Monona. Sweitzers win against 26 other boats was powered by our new Nite designs from Quantum Sails Zenda.
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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 also home to the Quantum Sails Zenda Loft. 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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