Official Audi Melges 20 Blog

Everyone please take note of the new class rules that have been published. These rules are effective immediately and you should familiarize yourself with the changes that have occurred. There have been numerous changes throughout the document and while we encourage everyone to take the time to review the rules in their entirety, here is a list of the major changes.

• Mainsheet purchase has been amended to a minimum of 3:1 purchase. (C.9.6)

• Tapered sheets are now allowed for jib and main. (C.9.6)

• Optional design purchase systems to allow easier shroud car movement are allowed. (C.6.1)

• Helm rule wording has been updated. (Appendix 8.)

• Sail button royalty for all sails and installed by sailmakers. (G.2.4 & Appendix 3)

• Sail limitation marks wording updated. (I.2)

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For full clarification, all Audi Melges 20 owners should be aware that the four sanctioned events relating to sail button purchase in 2009 were:

• U.S. National Championship
• Audi Melges 20 Miami Winter Series Event No. 1

Happening in Savona, Italy on December 12-13, an Audi Melges 20 Tune-Up event that will round out the 2009 year. The event is organized by the Gruppo Vela dell’Assonautica Provinciale di Savona, Tango Sail Service of Ligure and Melges Europe.

Coordinated by Stefano Shiaffino from North Sails Italy, Melges Europe’s Federico Michetti provided the very exciting Audi Melges 20 for demos and test sailing. He will also present the boat in detail. For more information, contact Melges Europe.

Specifically on the 13th of December, the Christmas Regatta will take place organized by the Italian Naval League of Savona and will raise money for the telethon.

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Per the class rules, all competitors racing Audi Melges 20s must be a member of the class. Join The Class Today. This is for the 2010 season.

This past weekend, the second Audi Melges 20 Winter Tune-Up of Savona took place. The event was organized in collaboration with the Nautical Association of Savona on November 28-29. As in previous ‘tune-up’ events, Stefano Schiaffino of North Sails Italy conducted the training session.

During this occasion, Melges Europe will be onsite for Audi Melges 20 demo sessions. President of Melges Europe, Federico Michetti will be at the tune-up and present a complete detailed demonstration. Demos will also be held in Marina di Ravenna.

For those interested, please write an e-mail to info@melgeseurope.com.

During the last week-end the Audi Melges 20 Winter Tune-Up started in Savona. Several teams decided to take advantage of training in the Liguria’s Sea, to get in shape for the next season. While someone is planning the winter holidays, others put the step on the gas to achieve or try to beat the leaders of the last season.

The training day is very tough: going out in the early morning to take the chance of Tramontana, warm up with several speed tests, a lot of starts and shorts races. Well, turned out for the best.

The Audi Melges 20 Winter Tune-Up will go on the next November the 28-29 and it will conclude December the 12-13, with the Christmas Race on the last Sunday 13^th December.

Moreover we rembember you that the free trial of Audi Melges 20 will go on even for the next two planned week end.

For any further information please contact: info@melgeseurope.com

Great news has just arrived from Melges headquarters in Zenda, Wisconsin: Audi Melges 20 production will now officially take place in the USA. The first series of boats were produced by McConaghy, a very reputable builder and their efforts are greatly appreciated as they have helped put the Audi Melges 20 on the map. Read The Full Article…

Brand new Audi Melges 20’s are being sold on the West Coast! Check out the brand new Melges 20 hydro hoists at the Tiburon Yacht Club. Special thanks to Melges Agent Seadon Wijsen for sending these to us!