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.
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.
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A great time was had by all, and the weather was perfect! A very special thanks from the International Audi Melges 20 Class Association and Melges Europe to the gracious and hospitable Bayerischer Yacht Club. Their hospitality was phenomenal! A very special thanks to Ralph Wood, BYC Harbor Master and Board Member that assisted in organizing this amazing weekend and, most especially to all the club members who joined in on the fun.
Sailors came from Bayerischer Yacht Club, Munchner Yacht Club, Possenhofener Yacht Club, Munchner Ruder-und Segel-verein and Deutscher Touring Yacht Club — thank you for joining us at the demo day.
Bayerischer Yacht Club is sponsored by Audi and Melges Europe. An Audi Melges 20 Sailing Series event is anticipated at this venue in 2010.
View The Official Photo Gallery From This Exclusive Demo Weekend
Melges Europe is currently on Lake Starnberg in Germany offering test sails to all who are interested in the Audi Melges 20! The full presentation will be held at the Bayerischer Yacht Club with the following clubs in attendance:
- Munchner Yacht Club
- Possenhofener Yacht Club
- Munchner Ruder – und Segel-verein
- Deutscher Touring Yacht Club
Demo sail line is getting longer. Motorboats will be bringing/rotating crews out on the water every 20-30 minutes.
Everyone is cordially invited!!! Please contact the Bayerischer Yacht Club, or Federico Michetti, or Luisa Bambozzi.
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