Today marks the end of one era, but the epoch continues. My brothers and I grew up sailing in Midwestern ILYA fleets. Throughout, Buddy Melges was an inspiring presence, whether he sailed in regattas, helped with race management, gave tips…
One-Design Class Tips
This category includes collections of tips for the featured one-design classes, including handling, rigging/tuning, and boat upgrades.
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These are two handy modifications that you can make to help your Melges 15 experience. The porthole storage applies to everyone, but the envelope cover mod will be for those who have the Melges 15 Travel Cover. Porthole Storage Mod…
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This is a comprehensive look at setting up a Melges 15 sailboat from PARTS delivery to putting on the SAILS to GO RACE. Yes. It’s LONG. We made the video because the other videos skipped over details that were, in…
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We spoke with Eddie Cox from Melges Performance Sailboats in February 2022 at the Sarasota Winter Series event. The Melges 15 had just won the Sailing World Boat of the Year award! SailZing.com will be using the Melges 15 as…
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Opti Preparation and Tuning Clinic with Opti setup and rig tuning advice from Marek Valasek, sponsored by the ILYA.
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Want to improve your starting, strategy, and boat speed? At the George Washington Birthday Regatta (GWBR) in February 2022, David Ames and PJ Buhler led a clinic on Friday, sponsored by MAD Sails and Luxe Realty. On the racecourse, they…
