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International Melges 32 Class Association 2010 M32 Yearbook 4 Table Of Contents Left: 2009 Melges 32 Gold Cup Champion Rod Jabin on USA-206 Ramrod pushes the edge of the envelope to win in Ft. Lauderdale. On The Cover: An awesome sight. Thirty Melges 32s competed at the class very first World Championship, sponsored by Audi in scenic Porto Cervo, Sardinia Italy, hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Photo by Carlo Borlenghi B-Plan Photo Essay Features 10 RECAP: 2009 ACURA Key West Race Week 11 RECAP: 2009 ACURA Miami Grand Prix 12 RECAP: 2009 North American Championship 13 RECAP: 2009 U.S. Nationals Rolex Big Boat Series 14 RECAP: 2009 Audi Melges 32 World Championship 18 RECAP: 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series Event Previews 5 2010 Melges 32 World Championship September 22-25 6 2010 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series 9 2010 Melges 32 USA Sailing Series 19 2010 Melges 32 European Championship May 20-23 In Every Issue 7 International President s Message, Jeff Ecklund 8 Administrator, Joy Dunigan Class Contacts 18 Hall of Fame 24 2010 International Melges 32 Events Schedule melges32.com blog.melges32.com twitter.com/melges32 youtube.com/im32ca
2010 MELGES 32 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 22-25 SEPTEMBER ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB SAN FRANCISCO, CA W W W. M E L G E S 3 2. C O M 2009 Carlo Borlenghi B-Plan
Event No. 1... March 26-28 Event No. 2.. April 30 - May 2 Event No. 3... June 25-27 Event No. 4... July 16-18 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Malcesine. 2009 Carlo Borlenghi B-Plan The European Melges 32 Fleet welcomes all Melges 32s to participate in the 2010 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series. Come and enjoy some of the most beautiful sailing venues in Italy and hottest sportboat racing in the world. www.melges32.com blog.melges32.com
International Melges 32 Class President Jeff Ecklund It has been a very successful year for the Melges 32. To no one s surprise, 2009 delivered more momentum and major fleet milestones. It all started in December, a little more than a year ago in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. at the largest Gold Cup Regatta ever. We moved on to Key West, then Miami for the Grand Prix where we were the largest competing sportboat fleet. We became an ISAF Recognized Class, enabling us to conduct our very first World Championship in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. It was the largest gathering of Melges 32s ever (check out the impressive starting line aerial photo taken by the legendary Carlo Borlenghi on page 16.) This is the real power of the Melges 32, a perfect combination of strength, ownership integrity and passion for the spirit of the class. A very special thanks to Commodore Bonadeo, managing Sports Director Edoardo Recchi and his amazing professional event planning team at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, as the IM32CA s first Worlds will be the most memorable. Enough can t be said about the superior leadership of the European Fleet provided by President Filippo Pacinotti. Congratulations to Pieter Taselaar on becoming the class first World Champion, and to Carlo Alberini for winning the prestigious 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series. Progress in the U.S. has a lot to do with the drive, dedication and passion of North American Fleet President, Stephen Pugh. We held our first intercontinental event in 2009, the North American Championship in Sausalito, Calif. It was a great pleasure to see long-time Melges owner Don Jesberg take top honors. Congratulations also to one of the newest members of our fleet, Andy Lovell who won the Rolex Big Boat Series coupled as the U.S. Nationals. 7 The 2010 International Melges 32 Class schedule is diverse and well-rounded. Everyone is encouraged to take a close look at the USA Sailing Series. Teams have many opportunities to race in 2010 as we work our way up to the World Championship in September. It too will be paired with the RBBS (serving as Pre-Worlds) with full-on Worlds competition held during the following week. The legendary St. Francis Yacht Club, along with their superb race and event management team lead by John Craig will make it a first-class event. Another grand tour of Audi Sailing Series events is slated for 2010. In 2008, 17 boats competed in the series. We re pleased to inform of an increase, 26 participated in 2009. The first European Championship will take place in Cagliari, Sardinia and the Melges 32 has been invited to the Audi Invitational in Porto Cervo. All great events, that we are sure will attract impressive attendance levels. I d like to extend a very sincere gesture of appreciation to series sponsor Audi on behalf of the class. The attitude of this fleet, and their concept of racing really complement one another. The Melges 32 is possibly the fastest growing class of performance sportboats in the world. Everywhere you look North America and Europe have grown and continue to grow substantially. We re expanding our footprint further within the Australasia region with new owners. It is the result of focused owners, professional builders, reliable sales and distribution, a well-organized class association and targeted marketing effort. Everyone s continued thoughts and ideas are of great value. The Melges 32 is the best, but we really need every person s involvement; most importantly your participation. This year, we have a new executive committee addition. Kip Meadows has accepted the position as International Treasurer. He is no stranger to performance racing and can be seen at regattas all over the U.S. I am certain he ll be a great asset to an already dedicated International Executive Committee. I would also like to thank Joy Dunigan for her hard work, not only on this Yearbook, but also the web site, PR and keeping the class in order. She works very hard to make sure everyone is current with their race documentation and membership. I don t think we d be where we are without Joy! melges32.com blog.melges32.com twitter.com/melges32 youtube.com/im32ca Jeff Ecklund, International Melges 32 Class President
International Melges 32 Class Association 2010 M32 Yearbook 8 International Melges 32 Class Administrator Joy Dunigan 2009 was a really busy year for the IM32CA. With a very successful, first World Championship in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy and North Americans in Sausalito, Calif. USA now under our belt, we re looking forward to another supersonic racing season. There are a couple of administrative topics that we d like to touch on such as crew declaration deadlines and submissions, ISAF Classification and ordering sail buttons. We can t stress enough how important it is to get your crew declarations in on time. In addition to your fellow racers checking out the stiff competition, ISAF is continually looking at these. The class, in an effort to help owners know if their declared team is compliant with class rules, an updated crew declaration form has been created. In addition to each crew member name, Group and ID No., please also take note of their expiration. All Classifications need to be current while racing, otherwise they will be categorized as a Group 3 sailor. Be aware that Group 2 Sailor Classification will be eliminated as of April 1, 2010. If you are currently a Group 2 sailor, it will be necessary for you to be re-classified. Stay close to melges32.com as ISAF has been pretty efficient in communicating such changes and additional info to the class. Per the class rules, every year, every team has a allotment of sail buttons for purchase based on participation. (See IM32CA Rule, G.1.4) All sail buttons need to be purchased between Jan. 1-Dec. 31 for that year. If you need to purchase sail buttons before or after an event, please fill out the Sail Button Form as downloaded from the Melges 32 web site under Rules & Regs, then mail or fax to class Headquarters in Zenda, Wisc. USA. We encourage you to purchase these items in advance of events if possible. Onsite purchase of sail buttons can be completed via the Class Representative assigned to that event. Please welcome Niccolo Bianchi, European Fleet Secretary, he is the newest addition to our Administrative team. Niccolo can be reached via the Melges Europe office based in Italy, or via eurofleet@melges32.com. As always, an incredible thanks to Melges Performance Sailboats and Melges Europe Harry, Andy, Federico, Charlie, Luisa. These individuals support the fleet in ways too numerous to mention. The class is very lucky to have their support, knowledge and experience at our fingertips, as well as their passion for the Melges 32. Should anyone have any questions regarding events, race documentation submissions, etc. do not hesitate to contact me. Sail fast! Joy Dunigan, International Melges 32 Class Administrator Press Officer 2010 Class Contacts Builder Melges Performance Sailboats Andy Burdick T: +1 (262) 275-1110 andy@melges.com F: +1 (262) 275-8012 P.O. Box 1 Zenda, Wisc. 53195 USA www.melges.com Sales & Distribution Melges Europe Federico Michetti T: +39 02 94435078 federico@melges.com F: +39 02 94435079 Via Tucidide, 56 (Staz. 21) 20134 Milano, Italy www.melgeseurope.com Melges Asia Pacific (Northshore Yachting Services) Heath Walters T: +61 2 43226958 sales@melges.com.au F: +61 2 43226959 Unit 2/29 Tathra Street West Gosford NSW Australia 2250 www.melges.com.au International Melges 32 Class Association International President Jeff Ecklund T: +1 (954) 522-6411 jecklund32@me.com F: +1 (954) 522-3131 M: +1 (954) 298-3100 International Treasurer Kip Meadows T: +1 (252) 984-3800 kip.meadows@ncfunds.com F: +1 (252) 442-4226 M: +1 (919) 802-1868 European Fleet President Filippo Pacinotti T: +39 02 93305230 ita.667@gmail.com F: +39 02 933 05400 pacinotti@gmail.com M: +39 348 2323342 North American Fleet President Stephen Pugh T: +1 (415) 345-3056 spugh@apr.com Class Administrator Press Officer North American Fleet Secretary Joy Dunigan T: +1 (912) 756-6706 joy.dunigan@melges32.com F: +1 (912) 756-6728 usafleet@melges32.com M: +1 (912) 398-5776 European Fleet Secretary Niccolo Bianchi T: +39 02 94435078 eurofleet@melges32.com F: +39 02 94435079 melges32.com blog.melges32.com twitter.com/melges32 youtube.com/im32ca
E V E N T S:... EVENT NO.1 DECEMBER 4-6, 2009 GOLD CUP FORT LAUDERDALE, FL EVENT NO.2 JANUARY 18-22 KEY WEST RACE WEEK EVENT NO.3 MARCH 4-7 MIAMI GRAND PRIX EVENT NO.4 APRIL 8-11 CHARLESTON RACE WEEK EVENT NO.5 MAY 14-16 EAST COAST CHAMPIONSHIP RYE, NY EVENT NO.6 JUNE 25-27 SUMMER REGATTA NEWPORT, RI EVENT NO.7 JULY 29 - AUGUST 1 U.S. NATIONALS HARBOR SPRINGS, MI EVENT NO.8 SEPTEMBER 15-19 ROLEX BIG BOAT SERIES SAN FRANCISCO, CA EVENT NO.9 SEPTEMBER 22-25 WORLDS SAN FRANCISCO, CA Carlo Borlenghi / B-Plan THE MELGES 32 FLEET WELCOMES YOU TO TAKE PART IN THE 2010 USA SAILING SERIES. COME EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE BEST SAILING VENUES IN THE USA AND HOTTEST SPORTBOAT RACING IN THE WORLD. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: SPACIOUS COCKPIT AND CLEAN DECK LAYOUT POWERFUL SAIL PLAN AMATEUR/CORINTHIAN, OWNER, DRIVER CLASS EASY TO SHIP AND TOW WORLDWIDE WWW.MELGES32.COM BLOG.MELGES32.COM
ACURA Key West Race Week Since its introduction in 2005, the Melges 32 migrates south every January to compete at ACURA Key West Race Week. A fleet of 20+ has become the norm. Congratulations to multiple 2009 Acura Key West Champion Jeff Ecklund on USA-32 STAR, also awarded ACURA Boat of the Week. The fleet was also selected as the most closely contested of the regatta. 10 Top Five Results 1. Jeff Ecklund STAR 2. Joe Woods Red 3. Jason Carroll Argo 4. Michael Carroll New Wave 5. Derek Campbell Banshee
ACURA Miami Grand Prix Reigning 2009 Audi Melges 32 World Champion Pieter Taselaar on USA-169 Bliksem got his foothold on the fleet at the Miami Grand Prix. He led the event from start to finish, an accomplishment that is rare. The largest fleet in attendance, John Kilroy s Samba Pa Ti and Jim Swartz s Q gave him a great run for the money. 11 Top Five Results 1. Pieter Taselaar Bliksem 2. John Kilroy Samba Pa Ti 3. Joe Woods Red 4. Jim Swartz Q 5. Michael Carroll New Wave
2009 North American Championship After three days of stiff competition, 2009 Melges 32 North American Champion Don Jesberg on USA-162 Viva proved that there is such a thing as home court advantage by winning the International Melges 32 s very first intercontinental event. 12 Top Five Results 1. Don Jesberg Viva 2. Stephen Pugh Taboo 3. John Kilroy Samba Pa Ti 4. Philippe Kahn Pegasus 5. Jim Swartz Q
2009 Rolex Big Boat Series U.S. National Championship Fresh from competing at the North American Championship, fleet newcomer Andy Lovell on USA-136 Rougarou got into the groove on San Francisco Bay to become 2009 U.S. National Champion. 13 Top Five Results 1. Andy Lovell Rougarou 2. Don Jesberg Viva 3. Stephen Pugh Taboo 4. Philippe Kahn Pegasus 5. Pat Hughes Melvin
Audi Melges 32 World Championship 2009 It wasn t easy, but 2009 Audi Melges 32 World Champion Pieter Taselaar on USA-169 Bliksem sure made it look that way. Taselaar s triumph started early in the season winning the Miami Grand Prix as well as both Scarlino and Cagliari editions of the Audi Sailing Series. 14 Top Ten Results 1. Pieter Taselaar Bliksem 2. Giovanni Maspero Joe Fly 3. Lorenzo Santini Uka Uka Racing 4. Claudio Recchi Team 93 5. Jason Carroll Argo 6. Vincenzo Onorato Mascalzone Latino 7. Francesco Martino Pilot Italia 8. Andrea Cecchetti Bagua 9. Joe Woods Red 10. Filippo Pacinotti Brontolo
2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series All photos are courtesy of 2009 Carlo Borlenghi B-Plan, Guido Trombetta B-Plan, Stefano Gattini B-Plan 15
16 A First For Everything. Hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and sponsored by Audi, the 2009 Audi Melges 32 World Championship was a great success.
2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series All photos are courtesy of 2009 Carlo Borlenghi B-Plan, Guido Trombetta B-Plan, Stefano Gattini B-Plan 17
More Success. Audi s four-part Melges 32 Sailing Series was filled with plenty of turns and twists, from beginning to end. Excitement lurked around every mark to reveal Carlo Alberini on his beautiful ITA-186 Calvi Network as 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series Champion. 18 Overall Series 1. Carlo Alberini Calvi Network 2. Claudio Recchi Team 93 3. Mauro Mocchegiani Rush Diletta 4. Francesco Martino Pilot Italia 5. Lorenzo Santini Uka Uka Racing
2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series All photos are courtesy of 2009 Carlo Borlenghi B-Plan, Guido Trombetta B-Plan, Stefano Gattini B-Plan Audi Power. 2009 Guido Trombetta B-Plan 19
International Melges 32 Class Association 2010 M32 Yearbook International Melges 32 Hall Of Fame 20 Entries 2009 Events Champion Sail No. 30 Audi Melges 32 World Championship Pieter Taselaar (USA-169) 7 North American Championship Don Jesberg (USA-162) 6 U.S. National Championship Rolex Big Boat Series Andy Lovell (USA-136) 20 ACURA Key West Jeff Ecklund (USA-32) 23 Gold Cup Regatta Rod Jabin (USA-206) 19 ACURA Miami Grand Prix Pieter Taselaar (USA-169) 26 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 4 Cagliari Pieter Taselaar (USA-169) 23 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 3 Scarlino Pieter Taselaar (USA-169) 22 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 2 Lerici Roberto Pardini (ITA-172) 21 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 1 Malcesine Lorenzo Santini (ITA-1) 7 East Coast Championship Jim Swartz (USA-007) 4 Newport Regatta Geoff Pierini (USA-178) 7 Primo Cup Vincenzo Onorato (ITA-212) 2008 Events Champion Sail No. 22 U.S. National Championship Jeff Ecklund (USA-32) 27 ACURA Key West Jeff Ecklund (USA-32) 20 Gold Cup Regatta Marty Kullman Mike Carroll (USA-131) 20 ACURA Miami Grand Prix Michael Illbruck (GER-401) 14 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 5 Lerici Claudio Recchi (ITA-1) 11 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 4 Santa Margherita Ligure Claudio Recchi (ITA-1) 11 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 3 Cala de Medici Michael Illbruck (GER-401) 12 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 2 Cagliari Claudio Recchi (ITA-1) 12 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 1 Malcesine Luigi Melegari (ITA-181) 9 Rolex Big Boat Series John Porter (USA-32) 3 Newport Regatta David Hoyt (USA-184) 7 Primo Cup Stefano et Massimo Leporati (ITA-172) 15 Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD East Coast Championship Joe Woods (GBR-700) 6 Sperry Top-Sider St. Petersburg NOOD Marty Kullman Mike Carroll (USA-131) A complete Hall Of Fame listing can be found online at melges32.com melges32.com blog.melges32.com twitter.com/melges32 youtube.com/im32ca
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22 About The Melges 32 It s A Lifestyle! The International Melges 32 represents performance one design racing at its very best. With its storied heritage and clean lines, the flagship of the Melges keelboat fleet combines big-boat attitude with ease of handling. This sporty challenger can be seen competing all over the world at some of yachting s most prestigious venues. melges32.com blog.melges32.com twitter.com/melges32 youtube.com/im32ca
23 Pure Melges Power. 2009 Guido Trombetta B-Plan Product Specifications Length 31 ft 10 in (9,70 m) Beam 9 ft 10 in (3,00 m) Draft 7 ft (2,13 m) Weight 3,775 lbs (1,712.31 kg) Sail Area Main 445 sq ft (41,3 m 2 ) Jib (105%) 254 sq ft (23,6 m 2 ) Asymmetrical Code 1A VMG 1,113 sq ft (103,4 m 2 ) Asymmetrical Code 2A RUNNER 1,302 sq ft (121,0 m 2 ) Asymmetrical Code 0, 100 Reacher 1,302 sq ft (121,0 m 2 ) Key Features A sleek hull shape, clean deck layout and rig Powerful sail plan that is easy to sail and fun Easy to launch via hoist or ramp. When equipped with a gin pole, it can be rigged without the assistance of a crane to step the mast Easy to ship and tow worldwide ISAF Recognized Class Highly publicized and well-rounded regatta schedule Globally supported by an organized Class Association Regularly updated website and blog filled with race reports, photos, video and more stay on top of everything Melges 32!
International Melges 32 Class Association 2010 M32 Yearbook 2010 International Melges 32 Events Schedule North American 24 Host Club Point Regatta Date Title & Location of Contact Docs. Due Jan. 18-22 Key West Race Week Key West, Fla. Joy Dunigan Jan. 8 Winter Championship Series Event No. 2 joy.dunigan@melges32.com Mar. 4-7 Miami Grand Prix Miami Beach Marina Joy Dunigan Feb. 18 Winter Championship Series Event No. 3 Miami, Fla. joy.dunigan@melges32.com Apr. 8-11 Charleston Race Week Charleston, S.C. Joy Dunigan Mar. 18 joy.dunigan@melges32.com May 14-16 East Coast Championship American Yacht Club Joy Dunigan Apr. 23 Rye, N.Y. joy.dunigan@melges32.com Jun. 25-27 Northeast Regatta Sail Newport Joy Dunigan Jun. 4 Newport, R.I. joy.dunigan@melges32.com Jul. 29 - Aug. 1 U.S. National Championship Little Traverse Yacht Club Joy Dunigan Jul. 8 Harbor Springs, Mich. joy.dunigan@melges32.com Sept. 15-19 Rolex Big Boat Series Pre-Worlds St. Francis Yacht Club Joy Dunigan Aug. 11 San Francisco, Calif. joy.dunigan@melges32.com Sept. 22-25 Melges 32 World Championship St. Francis Yacht Club Joy Dunigan Aug. 18 San Francisco, Calif. joy.dunigan@melges32.com Dec. 3-5 Gold Cup Regatta Lauderdale Yacht Club Joy Dunigan Nov. 19 2011 Winter Championship Series Event No. 1 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. joy.dunigan@melges32.com European Feb. 12-14 Primo Cup Yacht Club de Monaco Niccolo Bianchi Jan. 29 Monaco eurofleet@melges32.com Mar. 26-28 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 1 Lerici, Liguria Niccolo Bianchi Mar. 12 eurofleet@melges32.com Apr. 30 - May 2 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 2 Scarlino, Tuscany Niccolo Bianchi Apr. 16 eurofleet@melges32.com melges32.com blog.melges32.com twitter.com/melges32 youtube.com/im32ca
2010 International Melges 32 Events Schedule European Cont d. Host Club Point Regatta Date Title & Location of Contact Docs. Due May 13-16 Melges 32 European Championship Cagliari, Sardinia Niccolo Bianchi Apr. 29 eurofleet@melges32.com Jun. 25-27 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 3 Porto Cervo, Sardinia Niccolo Bianchi Jun. 4 eurofleet@melges32.com Jul. 16-18 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 4 Malcesine, Lake Garda Niccolo Bianchi Jul. 2 eurofleet@melges32.com Aug. 2-7 Copa Del Rey Palma de Mallorca Niccolo Bianchi Jul. 16 Balearic Islands, Spain eurofleet@melges32.com 2011 Jan. 17-21 Key West Race Week Key West, Fla. Joy Dunigan Jan. 7 2011 Winter Championship Series Event No. 2 joy.dunigan@melges32.com Feb. Primo Cup Yacht Club de Monaco Niccolo Bianchi TBD Monaco eurofleet@melges32.com Mar. 3-6 Miami Grand Prix Miami, Fla. Joy Dunigan Feb. 17 2011 Winter Championship Series Event No. 3 joy.dunigan@melges32.com May East Coast Championship TBA - Accepting Bids Jun. U.S. National Championship TBA - Accepting Bids - East Coast Aug. World Championship Palma de Mallorca Joy Dunigan TBD Balearic Islands, Spain joy.dunigan@melges32.com Sept. Pacific Coast Championship TBA - Accepting Bids Sept. Rolex Big Boat Series St. Francis Yacht Club San Francisco, Calif. Dec. North American Championship TBA - Accepting Bids - East Coast 25
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