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Inside Melges: The January Issue

by Melges Performance Sailboats 14 Jan 2022 20:33 UTC
Inside Melges: The January Issue © Melges Performance Sailboats
NEW YEAR, NEW BOATS!
It’s a new season for sailing! Melges starts 2022 with new boats coming out of the shop daily. We're actively building a new A Scow, many new MCs, C Scows, X Boats, and more than 200 Melges 15s at our headquarters in Zenda, WI. We look forward to seeing you on the water this year!
 
MELGES 15
SAILING WORLD'S BOAT OF THE YEAR!
Sailing World elected the Melges 15 as the 2022 Boat of the Year! "The stability of this really opens it to such a wide range of sailors,” said veteran judge and sailing coach, Chuck Allen. “The build quality is superb, and it is so clean. It’s classic Melges."

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WINTER SERIES 
The Melges 15 Winter Series got off to a great start with 60 boats registered. The registration more than doubled since 2021 with new owners, early advocates, and teams of all ages. It was an action-packed weekend with great competition! Congratulations to Eddie Cox and Molly Ziegler! We look forward to seeing everyone February 26-27!

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MELGES MC SCOW
ZENDA U
Brush up on "everything MC" before the start of the Midwinter Championship in Eustis, FL. The clinic features topics such as how to care for your equipment, rigging, tuning, and boat handling. 

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GEAR UP FOR THE TRAIN WRECK
The Melges/Quantum Sails Zenda Team returns to Eustis at the end of the month for the second event of the Quantum Sails Triple Crown Series. Do you have everything you need to sail a great event? Check out what Ted Keller had onboard for his win at the SER. Shop Melges Sailing Supply! 

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MELGES SAILING SUPPLY
Don't let boat projects get you down! There's no time like winter to look at upgrades and new options for your boat! Shop Melges Sailing Supply for all your parts and accessories. Free shipping on blocks, cleats, and select electronics. 
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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.

Melges Performance Sailboats
sales@melges.com | melges.com | +1 262-275-1110
N598 Zenda Road | Zenda, Wisconsin | 53195

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