Official Audi Melges 20 Blog

The latest and greatest Audi Melges 20 North Sails Tuning Guide is now available online. Visit Melges20.com.

Things for the Audi Melges 20 are ramping up in the Seattle area! Four Audi Melges 20s competed. It all kicked off with Joe Williams aboard USA-132 Habit taking the win! In second place overall was former Melges 24 owner Herb Cole on USA-102 5 or 6 Dogs. In third, was Gregory Smith on USA-131 Persistance!

Don’t forget about the 2009 Audi Melges 20 Demo Day happening on May 30. The general public is cordially invited to attend this ‘See It, Touch It, Feel It, Experience It For Yourself’ opportunity! Contact Melges Agent Seadon Wijsen at +1 (415) 713-5213 or, Joe WIlliams at +1 (206) 890-8869.

After a romp at the 2009 Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta in Seattle, Washington this past weekend the Audi Melges 20 is hot to trot! Get up close and personal with the Melges 20 at the 2009 Demo Day on May 30 at the Shilshole North (Dinghy Moorage Area) in Seattle, Washington.

Everyone is cordially invited to come and check it out! This is the next generation of one design sportboats!

For further information contact Melges Agent Seadon Wijsen at +1 (415) 713-5213, or Joe Williams at +1 (206) 890-8869.

The Audi Melges 20 is rockin’ the planet! From the deep hills of Italy to the Great Lakes, the Melges is HOT!

There is still lots of chatter about launching the Audi Melges 20 : Join The Discussion

The 2009 Events Schedule is growing. See What’s Next to Race

Check out some very cool links: Audi Melges 20 Fleet 1 Website – we LOVE websites created on Macs. Got some nice photos and updates… Very sharp…

And from the other side of the pond, here is a really awesome Web Site from Benedetto Gialongo too! Very creative…

Charleston Race Week was a huge success for the U.S. Audi Melges 20 fleet. Join in on the conversation regarding launching…

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Eric Wynsma: Anyone care to add $0.02 to the discussion in the guide about hoist launching? Looks a little sketchy with the bow going ‘up’ in the air unless we can rig a different hoist attachment point further aft?

The hoist at most yacht clubs are certainly more than capable of lifting this thing but how do we manage the fore/aft conundrum and keep the rig and spreaders out of the crane arm ?

Congratulations are in full order for Joe Williams and Greg Smith! They have taken delivery of their brand new Audi Melges 20s!!! NOW — LET’S RACE!

It won’t be long until the Audi Melges 20 Sailing Series kicks off! All those expected to participate are gently reminded that Thursday, April 16th is the deadline for turning in helmsman applications. Please fill it in completely and submit to the IAM20CA, or fax to +39 029 443 5079.

Be sure to also get your copy of the International Audi Melges 2o Class Rules

Just in time for racing at the 2009 Charleston Race Week event, the Audi Melges 20 Tuning Guide has been made available from North Sails! Download your copy!

Beginning on Thursday, March 26, for three days, Audi will create a spectacular event in the heart of Milan. The mark of four rings, in fact, in the Piazza Duca d’Aosta, will be the three boats which compete in the most important international racing circuit. A large audience of fans will have the opportunity to approach the charming world of sailing and to touch these technological jems.

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