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…

The MC Scow class is growing rapidly. Some of the sailors joining the class don’t have much sailing experience, so we decided to develop an MC Scow user guide to help them learn the basics quickly. There are also plenty…

The MC Scow class is thriving with top sailors, both amateur and professional, joining the class and willing to share their knowledge. Melges and the sailmakers provide excellent support. These developments make it easy to get tips from pro sailors…

Watch as Andy Burdick, President – Melges Performance Sailboats, shares his Race Course Notes with tips and observations on his 2017 ILYA MC-Scow Invitational win on Lake Beulah with SailZing.com’s Al Haeger. Andy had an awesome regatta with finishes: 1,…

Melges Performance Sailboats is now offering a new cockpit style for the 2018 MC Scow. SailZing viewed the new boat and talked with Andy Burdick at the ILYA MC Invitational on Lake Beulah. In response to customer feedback, Melges designed the…

Melges Performance Sailboats Melges Performance Sailboats manufactures and supports a wide range of one-design boats including scows and sportboats and is located in southeastern Wisconsin. Melges Performance Sailboats focuses on sailboat (Melges Performance Sailboats) and sail design innovation (North Sails Zenda)…