Dec
19
2008

BREAKING NEWS : The Melges 20, Named Sailing World Magazine’s 2009 One Design Boat Of The Year!

Hot off the press!!! Just announced!!! The Melges 20 has been named 2009 One Design Boat of the Year by Sailing World Magazine. Just like its predecessor the Melges 24, the Melges 20 has won the hearts of the editors at Sailing World.

‘With legs-in hiking and heavy-air stability, this quick little sportboat is the ultimate one-design racer.’ – Sailing World Magazine

As published by Sailing World:

There’s no refuting that the Melges 20 incorporates the best features of all of Melges’ boats into one sweet little package. If it weren’t for the chine running through the aft section, you’d think the Zenda crew simply shrank the Melges 24. Yes, it’s like the 24 in many ways, especially how it moves through the water, but this pint-size sportboat has its own personality traits—good ones, too. Read the full article…

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3 Comments »

  • Great news on the Sailing World BOTY nomination ! This boat is off to a great start and the first regatta is only a couple months out. So far two of us have pre-registered for Charleston Race Week, how many of you will be there with your new boats ?

    Eric

    Comment | December 20, 2008
  • G Machine

    Awesome! Can’t wait to get mine this spring!

    Comment | December 20, 2008
  • JOY

    Yes! This is really cool news indeed and this is just the beginning. There is more big news coming soon on the Melges 20!

    Comment | December 20, 2008

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