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2009 | www.melges32.comM
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2009 M32 Yearbook Table of Contents
2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Santa Margherita Ligure. ©2008 Carlo Borlenghi | b-Plan
Features
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9 Part 1 | 2008 Year In Pictures
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12 RECAP: Rolex Big Boat Series
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14 RECAP: 2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series
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20 Part 2 | 2008 Year In Pictures
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24 RECAP: Gold Cup Regatta
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26 Now An ISAF Class
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28 Global Fleet Reports
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30 About The Melges 32 — It’s A Lifestyle
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Event Previews
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6 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series
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18 2009 Melges 32 USA Sailing Series
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27 2009 Melges 32 World Championship | September 20-27
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In Every Issue
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7 International Melges 32 President’s Message | Jeff Ecklund
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8 International Melges 32 Administrator | Joy Dunigan
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22 Hall of Fame
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26 2009 IM32CA Class Contacts
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32 International Melges 32 Events Schedule
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Full updates, event announcements and a complete schedule can be found online at the official website and blog
of the International Melges 32 Class Association, www.melges32.com and blog.melges32.com.

Event No. 1 .................................... April 17-19
Event No. 2........................................ May 8-10
Event No. 3 ........................................ June 6-7
Event No. 4 ...................................... July 17-19
Event No. 5 .......................... September 20-27
2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Malcesine. ©2008 Carlo Borlenghi | b-Plan
The European Melges 32 Fleet welcomes all Melges 32s to participate in
the 2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series. Come and enjoy some of the most
beautiful sailing venues in Italy and the hottest sportboat racing in the world.
www.melges32.com • blog.melges32.com

International Melges 32 Class President Jeff Ecklund
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2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Lerici. ©2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
As the Melges 32 Class ushers in 2009, we proudly look back upon
2008’s milestones with a great sense of accomplishment. We look
ahead to the upcoming year with a revitalized USA regatta series,
another European sailing circuit and now, as an ISAF Recognized
Class, we have fresh ideas and a brand new sense of purpose.
Everyone is well aware that the Melges 32 has become the most
popular 30-ft sportboat in the world. It is an outstanding product
that has made owners and sailors alike look at competitive yacht
racing in a completely different way. It’s fun, fast, simple to sail, far
more affordable than ‘other’ boats, easy to ship and tow, and a great
boat that delivers one design racing unlike any other. Combine all
this with a strengthening International Class organization, the
support of Melges Performance Sailboats in North America, Melges
Europe in Italy and Melges Asia Pacific in Australia, and we have just
the right mix for success in 2009 and beyond.
I encourage all owners worldwide to take a close look at the 2009
Melges 32 USA Sailing Series. Seven, high-profile events that take us
from the East Coast to the West Coast, then back to finish the
year in Ft. Lauderdale with another fantastic Gold Cup Regatta. The
2008 Gold Cup was magnificent. Special thanks to the Lauderdale
Yacht Club for such a great event. Congratulations are in order for
Marty Kullman and Mike Carroll and their entire crew on New Wave
on a very well-deserved win. Marty, Mike and his team are a great
representation of the true Melges 32 Class Corinthian spirit.
2008 was an exceptional year for the Melges 32 in Europe. On
the behalf of the Class, I would like to extend a very sincere and
special thanks to Audi, our European Sailing Series sponsor. The
Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series (AM32SS) delivered five events at
some of Italy’s finest venues. Seventeen boats competed overall.
That number is predicted to significantly increase in 2009. Claudio
Recchi and his Uka Uka Racing team did an amazing job in 2008
winning three of the five events; an achievement far superior than
anything seen to date. Special thanks to Filippo Pacinotti, our
European Fleet President who continues to lead the Melges 32 in
Europe with strength and perseverance.
I would like to welcome Stephen Pugh as our North American Fleet
President. Being that several of the USA events will take place in
California, Stephen accepted the position and we know he will do
a fine job at growing the West Coast fleet. For the last three years,
Stephen has traveled to the east to compete. We hope to see the
fleet travel west and make the Nationals, as well as our first North
American Championship a huge success.
Speaking of first events, the International Melges 32 Class will hold
its first World Championship in 2009. Again, special thanks to our
European sponsor Audi for helping us secure one of the most
prestigious sailing venues in the world — Porto Cervo, Sardinia,
Italy. We hope to see everyone there!
The Class is still very young and we need everyone’s thoughts and
ideas on how to continue to strive for excellence. The Melges 32
is the best, but we need everyone’s input and actions; most
importantly your participation and patronage, to keep it that way.
Jeff Ecklund, International Melges 32 Class President
www.melges32.com
jecklund32@me.com
T: +1 (954) 522-6411 | F: +1 (954) 522-3131 | M: +1 (954) 298-3100

International Melges 32 Class Administrator Joy Dunigan
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Welcome to the third edition of the M32 Yearbook. This year's goal
was to showcase as many images as possible captured during 2008.
Trust me, there are many more great photos than you see featured
here. Thousands of images were browsed before making the final
2009 selections. Speaking of 2009, we have some great regattas
around the world to look forward to; just think about all the fun
we are going to have while racing!
KEEPING IT COMPETITIVE AND FAIR
The fleet is growing at a rapid pace internationally and with that
growth, many of you have experienced the class becoming more
proactive with rule enforcement — in particular membership, Crew
and Sail Declarations as well as Sail Buttons. The Melges 32 Class is
fast becoming known for its own brand of Melges racing — that
means there is a lot of fun, fast sailing to be had but, it also means
quite a bit of prep work for each team to submit to the class for
approval prior to racing. Some of you may be accustomed to this
process if you have raced the Farr 40, Mumm 30 (now the Farr 30)
and TP52 before, but there may be some of you that may be entirely
new to this concept.
Three weeks prior to a Melges 32 event (and six weeks prior to a
World Championship) each competing team is required to submit a
Crew Declaration (IM32CA Rules, Appendix 3.1). With this declaration
the class will post all competing team crew lists online that include
each crew member's ISAF ID no., classification and expiration. Based
on the IM32CA's review of each crew member, this list will also
indicate as to whether an entire team is approved to race.
At the recent Gold Cup, West Coast Owner and North American Class
President Stephen Pugh emphasized to the entire fleet how
important it is to keep your crew honest, and that truly it is the
sole discretion and responsibility of the owner to make sure that
who you have on board is categorized by ISAF correctly. This instills
and preserves integrity within our fleet and most importantly
keeps racing fair and much more enjoyable for everyone. The
class stands behind this 100%.
An Owners Declaration (IM32CA Rules, Appendix 5) is also required
for competition and should be submitted at the same time as
the Crew Declaration. The last item is your Sail Declaration
(IM32CA Rules, Appendix 3.2). This must be submitted by the close
of registration, as stated in the NOR, for that regatta.
slightest rule change must be approved by the IM32CA, then
provided to the ISAF for final approval. Recommended rule changes
and suggestions must be provided to the class by June 1 for
consideration. ISAF reviews this information at its yearly AGM in
November, with approved rule changes effective January 1.
MORE MELGES 32s — MORE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Communication is a key part of the process for ultimate fleet growth.
The IM32CA is dedicated to constantly improving communication
internally and externally. In 2009, look forward to a brand new
international website that better supports the growing needs
of owners and team captains on many levels.
Onsite at events please be on the look out as press releases, full
results and photo galleries are generated by the class, posted online
at www.melges32.com and distributed via e-mail. Look forward to
many more video uploads to the IM32CA blog and YouTube account.
All of these tools have proven very successful and well accepted.
Be sure to sign-up to receive the RSS Feed, where all the latest news
and announcements can be delivered right to your desktop.
Also on the press and IM32CA PR team, please extend a continued
warm welcome to Justin Chisholm, the IM32CA European Press
Officer. Justin brought us all the excitement from Europe in 2008
at the Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series; look for lots more in 2009!
Besides being onsite at many of the events, communication and
marketing efforts within the class are a continuous work in progress.
We love suggestions and hearing from everyone, so don't be shy
in sharing information with us, especially if it is something that
everyone may be interested to know.
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE MELGES TEAM
The next time you see Andy Burdick, Harry Melges, Federico Michetti
and/or Luisa Bambozzi, please be sure to thank them for all the
hard work and effort they have put forth for the Melges 32. These
individuals have put countless hours, not just into product
design and manufacturing a high-quality racing machine, but they
possess a unique passion and love for sailing. In everything they do
and say, they wear this proudly as a badge of their unwavering
support and dedication for Melges owners worldwide.
Sail fast!
In 2009, the IM32CA will follow a more detailed process for rule
changes. Now that we are an ISAF Recognized Class, even the
Joy Dunigan, IM32CA Administrator | Press Officer
www.melges32.com
joy.dunigan@melges32.com
T: +1 (912) 756-6706 | F: +1 (912) 756-6728 | M: +1 (912) 398-5776
2009 M32 Yearbook: 2009 IM32CA Administrator | www.melges32.com

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ACURA Key West 2008 | Midwinter Champion
Jeff Ecklund, USA-32 Star
2008 Melges 32 U.S. National Champion
Jeff Ecklund, USA-32 Star
STAR. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Lerici. ©2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
Stephen Pugh. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Lerici. @2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
Pegasus 32. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
2009 M32 Yearbook: 2008 Year In Pictures | www.melges32.com

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Jeff Ecklund. ©2008 John Payne Photography
Mike Carroll. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Terry Hutchinson. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Marco Constant. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
2009 USA Sailing Series Event No. 1 : ACURA Key West 2009
Jan. 19-23
Key West, Fla.

RBBS
Rolex Big Boat Series
St. Francis Yacht Club | San Francisco, California | USA
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If the Melges 32 proved anything at the Rolex Big Boat Series — it’s
fully loaded with West Coast potential.
The Melges 32 fleet spent four, high-quality days on San Francisco
Bay with rapid current and conditions generating tight, competitive
racing. John Porter on Full Throttle (who, at the time only sailed the
Melges 32 once prior) along with his ‘boys’ — nephew Brian Porter Jr.,
son Corbet Porter and guided by Harry Melges calling tactics, Dave
Navin, Charlie Harrett and Sam Rogers beat out Pieter Taselaar on
Bliksem in second. Michael Illbruck on Pinta Racing, one of Porter's
fiercest rivals, was third.
Full Throttle. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Two years of first-class, California-style racing definitely made an
impression on the International Melges 32 Class Association. 2009 will
bring the next National Championship, the very first North American
Championship and of course another dose of RBBS!
Stay tuned to www.melges32.com for full 2009 schedule details.
Stephen Pugh. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
TOP TEN RESULTS
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1. John Porter (USA-32) Full Throttle
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2. Pieter Taselaar (USA-169) Bliksem
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3. Michael Illbruck (GER-401) Pinta Racing
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4. Joe Woods (GBR-700) Red
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5. Philippe Kahn (USA-166) Pegasus 32
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Don Jesberg. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
2009 M32 Yearbook: 2008 Rolex Big Boat Series Recap | www.melges32.com

International Melges 32 Events Schedule
Joe Woods. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
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The Prize. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Philippe Kahn. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
2009 USA Sailing Series Event No. 6 : Rolex Big Boat Series
Sept. 10-13
St. Francis Yacht Club; San Francisco, CA

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2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Malcesine. ©2008 Carlo Borlenghi | b-Plan
2009 M32 Yearbook: 2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series Recap | www.melges32.com

AM32SS
Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series
Event No. 1 | Fraglia Vela Malcesine
Event No. 2 | Cagliari
Event No. 3 | Tuscany
Event No. 4 | Santa Margherita Ligure
Event No. 5 | Lerici
For title sponsor Audi, Melges Europe and the International Class, the
2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series was a great success. Seventeen
teams participated in the five-part regatta series and it all began in
beautiful Malcesine, then traveled onward to Cagliari, Cala de Medici
and Santa Margherita Ligure. The grand finale took place in Lerici in
early October where Claudio Recchi aboard Lorenzo Santini’s Uka
Uka Racing was crowned champion. His tactician Gabriele Benussi and
crew Andrea Felci, Federico Michetti, Vittorio Rochelli, Luca Favarelli,
Carlo Zermini and Giovanni Puntello celebrated the victory too. Recchi
participated in every Audi Melges 32 series event and won an
impressive three out of five - Cagliari, Santa Margherita and Lerici. It
was this performance that delivered him the well deserved overall title.
“All these guys are fantastic to sail with and they are the real reason
we have been successful. The Melges 32 is a truly great class, superbly
well organized, with marvelous competitors and races at some great
venues. I think, 2009 will be even better, with more boats and a World
Championship in Porto Cervo,” said Recchi.
Full results and reports for the entire 2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing
Series can be found online at the official website of the International
Melges 32 Class Association, www.melges32.com.
Michael Illbruck. ©2008 Carlo Borlenghi | b-Plan
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2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Cagliari. ©2008 Carlo Borlenghi | b-Plan
Stefano et Massimo Leporati. ©2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series
Event No. 1: Apr. 17-19 | Event No. 2: May 8-10 | Event No. 3: Jun. 5-7 | Event No. 4: Jul. 17-19 | Event No. 5: Sept. 20-27

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Ferdinando Battistella. ©2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
TOP TEN RESULTS (Overall Series)
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1. Claudio Recchi (ITA-1) Uka Uka Racing
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2. Luigi Melegari (ITA-181) Matrix
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3. Stefano et Massimo Leporati (ITA-172) Kismet
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4. Fausto Rubbini (ITA-170) Thule
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5. Martino Francesco (ITA-161) Pilot Italia
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6. Savino Formentini (MON-1999) Bitipi
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7. Stefano di Properizio (ITA-651) Mataran
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8. Michael Illbruck (GER-401) Pinta Racing
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9. Cirillo Lanfranco (ITA-164) Team Fantasticaaa
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10. Ferdinando Battistella (ITA-177) Hublot Big Bang
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2009 M32 Yearbook: 2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series Recap | www.melges32.com

AUDI Melges 32 Sailing Series Winners
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Regatta No. 1
Luigi Melegari (ITA-181)
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Regatta No. 2
Claudio Recchi (ITA-1)
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Regatta No. 3
Michael Illbruck (GER-401)
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Regatta No. 4
Claudio Recchi (ITA-1)
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Regatta No. 5
Claudio Recchi (ITA-1)
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Carlo Alberini. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
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Matrix. ©2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Malcesine. ©2008 Carlo Borlenghi | b-Plan
Uka Uka Racing. ©2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
Luigi Melegari. ©2008 Carlo Borlenghi | b-Plan
2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series
Event No. 1: Apr. 17-19 | Event No. 2: May 8-10 | Event No. 3: Jun. 5-7 | Event No. 4: Jul. 17-19 | Event No. 5: Sept. 20-27

1. ACURA Key West 2009 Jan. 19-23
2. ACURA Miami Grand Prix Mar. 5-8
3. East Coast Championship Apr. 24
4. U.S. National Championship TBD
(West Coast)
5. North American Championship Sept. 6-8
6. Rolex Big Boat Series Sept. 10-13
7. Gold Cup Regatta Dec. 4-6
www.melges32.com
Seven regattas, seven venues, seven chances to
race your Melges 32 at the finest venues North
America has to offer. Race from coast-to-coast and
enjoy sailing against the best sailors in the world,
in the U.S.A!

©2008 JOY | U.S. MELGES 32 CLASS ASSOCIATION
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Terry McSweeney | Ron Copfer | Trey Sheehan ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
ACURA Miami Grand Prix
MVM32: Michael Illbruck, GER-401 Pinta Racing
Michael Illbruck. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Joe Woods. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
David Hoyt. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
2008 Newport Regatta
MVM32: David Hoyt, USA-184 Goat
2009 M32 Yearbook: 2008 Year In Pictures | www.melges32.com

Sperry Top-Sider St. Petersburg NOOD
MVM32: Marty Kullman/Mike Carroll, USA-131 New Wave
Gold Cup Regatta
MVM32: Marty Kullman/Mike Carroll, USA-131 New Wave
2008 St. Pete NOOD & Gold Cup Champions. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
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ACURA Key West 2008, presented by Nautica. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Gabriele Benussi. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Peter Rogers. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Steve Rhyne. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD
East Coast Champion
MVM32: Joe Woods, GBR-700 Red
Bob Hesse. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Derek Campbell. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Full updates, event announcements and a complete schedule can be found online at the official website and blog
of the International Melges 32 Class Association, www.melges32.com and blog.melges32.com.

International Melges 32 Hall of Fame
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Entries 2008 Event Champion Sail No.
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22 U.S. National Championship Jeff Ecklund (USA-32)
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27 ACURA Key West Jeff Ecklund (USA-32)
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20 Gold Cup Regatta Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131)
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20 ACURA Miami Grand Prix Michael Illbruck (GER-401)
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14 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 5 | Lerici Claudio Recchi (ITA-1)
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11 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 4 | Santa Margherita Ligure Claudio Recchi (ITA-1)
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11 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 3 | Cala de Medici Michael Illbruck (GER-401)
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12 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 2 | Cagliari Claudio Recchi (ITA-1)
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12 Audi Sailing Series Event No. 1 | Malcesine Luigi Melegari (ITA-181)
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9 Rolex Big Boat Series John Porter (USA-32)
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3 Newport Regatta David Hoyt (USA-184)
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7 Primo Cup Stefano et Massimo Leporati (ITA-172)
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15 Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD | East Coast Championship Joe Woods (GBR-700)
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6 Sperry Top-Sider St. Petersburg NOOD Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131)
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2007 Events
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16 U.S. National Championship Claudio Recchi (USA-93)
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20 ACURA Key West Claudio Recchi (USA-93)
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16 ACURA Miami Grand Prix Claudio Recchi (USA-93)
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7 Rolex Big Boat Series Philippe Kahn (USA-166)
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18 Winter Tune-Up Michael Illbruck (GER-401)
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13 Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131)
East Coast Championship
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8 Sperry Top-Sider St. Petersburg NOOD Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131)
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2006 Events
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9 U.S. National Championship Jeff Ecklund (USA-32)
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8 ACURA Key West Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131)
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5 ACURA Miami Grand Prix John Porter (USA-128)
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11 Winter Tune-Up Jeff Ecklund (USA-32)
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7 Sperry Top-Sider Chicago NOOD Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131)
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6 Sperry Top-Sider St. Petersburg NOOD Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131)
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2005 Events
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1 ACURA Key West — ‘2005 Boat of the Week’ Jeff Ecklund (USA-32)
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2009 M32 Yearbook: 2005-2008 Hall of Fame | www.melges32.com

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Claudio Recchi. ©2008 Carlo Borlenghi | b-Plan
Uka Uka Racing. ©2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series Champion
Claudio Recchi, ITA-1 Uka Uka Racing
2009 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series
Event No. 1: Apr. 17-19 | Event No. 2: May 8-10 | Event No. 3: Jun. 5-7 | Event No. 4: Jul. 17-19 | Event No. 5: Sept. 20-27

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Chanel Miller. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Christopher Williford, Team Barbarians. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
Jeff Ecklund. ©2008 John Payne Photography
2008 Gold Cup. ©2008 John Payne Photography
2009 M32 Yearbook: 2008 Gold Cup Recap | www.melges32.com

GC
Melges 32 Gold Cup Regatta
Lauderdale Yacht Club | Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
The 2008 Melges 32 Gold Cup Regatta, hosted by the Lauderdale Yacht
Club, could have been best described as the world series of sailing.
A quick look at the scratch sheet was as entertaining as the eight
intense races held during the three-day event.
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Victory was sweet for class veterans Marty Kullman and Mike Carroll on
New Wave. They were present when the class was born and have
fostered the Corinthian spirit many times over. At the Gold Cup,
tactician Scott Nixon was the only professional on board accompanied
by Ron Hyatt on the bow, Alex Shaffer, Jay Kuebel, Steve Liebel and
Judah Rubin. “I love one design sailing. The power and speed of the
Melges 32 is awesome making it a lot of fun to sail. And, the fact that
you can trailer the boat makes getting around to more regattas
possible — and we get to sail against some of the best sailors in the
world.” said Kullman after racing. In second overall was Jim Swartz
on Q with Gavin Brady calling tactics. John Kilory was third on his
famous Samba Pa Ti with Terry Hutchinson serving as tactician.
TOP TEN RESULTS
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1. Marty Kullman | Mike Carroll (USA-131) New Wave
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2. Jim Swartz (USA-007) Q
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3. John Kilroy (USA-13131) Samba Pa Ti
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4. Carlo Alberini (ITA-186) CALVI Network
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5. Jeff Ecklund (USA-32) STAR
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©2008 John Payne Photography
A Lasting Impression.
Adding to the excitement of notable names and sailing
icons draping the docks, some of America's most
aspiring youth sailors got the opportunity of a
lifetime — to race with and against the best in the
world. Nika Hendrick, Julian Harris, Haley Fox, Kai
Friesecke, Kyle Pond, Alex Fox, Dominque Wright,
Duncan Williford, Wade Wadell, Matias Agnese, Erick
Fields, Alec Agnese, Chanel Miller, Matias Roberts,
Erika Reineke, Karl Ryder, Josh Horton, Megan Place
and Christopher Williford enjoyed a full day on
Saturday of the event. They could be seen driving
the boats out to the course, in between racing and
some even had the chance to helm this powerhouse
as it planed downwind.
No other fleet in the world provides junior sailors
the chance to the experience top-notch performance
sailing such as this. Only the Melges 32.
2009 USA Sailing Series Event No. 7: Gold Cup
Dec. 4-6
Lauderdale Yacht Club; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

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Now An ISAF Recognized Class
In November 2008, the International Melges 32 Class Association
became an ISAF Recognized Class. This meant that the IM32CA could
now hold world championships, intercontinental regattas and other
major events — taking racing the Melges 32 to an entirely new level.
With this new class status, the strength and fleet maturity is
officially confirmed. “The Melges 32 is a first-class sportboat in the
performance, one design category,” said International Melges 32
Class President Jeff Ecklund. “With this milestone, I’m certain
this boat will continue to grow fleets worldwide. Some of the
very best sailors in the world are populating this fleet. I’m not just
speaking about the ultra-superstars in sailing, I am specifically
talking about the amateur, owner/drivers in this class that want to
enjoy a great product, sail fast and competitively, affordably.”
Fascinatingly enough, the stringent guidelines that ISAF requires
a class to meet for status consideration enabled the IM32CA to take
stock in fleet facts. The Melges 32 demographics revealed that
more than 90 boats are sailing worldwide, covering Australia,
Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Monaco,
Switzerland and the United States, supported by builders, sales
and distribution points on three continents. And, the numbers
continued to rise, especially at regattas. At a time when financial
worry is at the forefront of media and conversation, the Melges 32
experienced an overall increase in participation at almost every
regatta in North America in 2008.
Federico Michetti, president of Melges Europe proudly represented
the IM32CA in Madrid, Spain at ISAF's AGM. “Globally speaking, this
is a very exciting time for the Melges 32. The great success of this
class in Europe, as well as in North America and Australia, not to
mention the partnerships it has acquired over a very short period
of time, is impressive. This is proof that the yachting world really
has a unique confidence in this boat.”
2009 IM32CA Contacts
Builder
Melges Performance Sailboats
Andy Burdick T: +1 (262) 275-1110
andy@melges.com F: +1 (262) 275-8012
P.O. Box 1 | Zenda, Wisc. 53195 | USA
www.melges.com
Sales & Distribution
Melges Europe
Federico Michetti T: +39 02 94435078
federico@melges.com F: +39 02 94435079
Via Santa Maria 96 | 20093 Cologno Monzese | Milano, Italy
www.melgeseurope.com
Melges Asia Pacific (Northshore Yachting Services)
Heath Walters T: +61 2 43226958
sales@melges.com.au F: +61 2 43226959
Unit 2/29 Tathra Street | West Gosford NSW | Australia 2250
www.melges.com.au
International Melges 32 Class Association
International President
Jeff Ecklund T: +1 (954) 522-6411
jecklund32@me.com F: +1 (954) 522-3131
M: +1 (954) 298-3100
European Fleet President
Filippo Pacinotti T: +39 02 93305230
ita.667@gmail.com F: +39 02 933 05400
pacinotti@gmail.com M: +39 348 2323342
North American Fleet President
Stephen Pugh T: +1 (415) 345-3056
spugh@apr.com
Class Administrator | Press Officer
Joy Dunigan T: +1 (912) 756-6706
joy.dunigan@melges32.com F: +1 (912) 756-6728
M: +1 (912) 398-5776
10385 Ford Ave, Unit B | Richmond Hill, Ga. 31324 | USA
www.melges32.com
Official IM32CA Website
www.melges32.com
Official IM32CA Blog
blog.melges32.com
International Sailing Federation Authority (ISAF)
sailing.org
2009 M32 Yearbook: ISAF Recognition • IM32CA Contacts | www.melges32.com

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2009 Melges 32
World Championship
20-27 September
www.melges32.com
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

Global Fleet Reports
from afar. It was this event in particular that really struck a chord.
Everyone took notice as the Melges 32 was the most followed
one design class in attendance.
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Michael Illbruck. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
R.A.C.E. In The U.S.A.
The Melges 32 Class achieved great success in the North American
regatta market in 2008. It experienced tremendous growth from
coast to coast, not only in fleet size, but also the number of venues
the class participated. In total, 8 high-quality events, complimented
by exquisite sailing destinations, made 2008 a year to remember.
The official racing season commenced in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. at the
Winter Tune-up Regatta in late December 2007. This event really got
things going with one of the higher event participation levels — a
record eighteen teams.
The fleet traveled next to Key West, where an impressive 27 teams
raced for five days at one of the worlds best venues for one-design
competition. This was the largest gathering of Melges 32s ever. The
ACURA Miami Grand Prix concluded the 2008 Winter Series with
another astounding turnout of 20. All three events were well
attended by U.S. entrants with international presence from the UK,
Canada, Germany and Italy.
Since 2007, the Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD has served as the
Melges 32 East Coast Championship. Annapolis spawned another
great turnout where more than 14 boats competed. This event led up
to the U.S. Nationals held in Newport, R.I. at the New York Yacht
Club’s prestigious Race Week at Newport, presented by Rolex.
Twenty-two teams set another record, making the Nationals the
largest ever.
Another event, two years in the running for the Melges 32, was the
Rolex Big Boat Series in San Francisco, Calif. during mid-September.
The attendance level during 2007 was exceeded by 2. Nine teams
total competed — three international entrants among them, proving
that the Melges 32 is a great success on the West Coast scene,
simultaneously proving its ability to draw international teams
And last, but certainly not least, was the inaugural 2008 Melges 32
Gold Cup Regatta hosted at the beginning of December by the
Lauderdale Yacht Club in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Once again, this event
kicked off the 2009 racing season. Despite higher rumored
attendance levels, the unpredictable financial world economy
took its toll, however a record-breaking 20 entries still made a
show, and what a show it was. Some of the world’s best sailors
were on hand to compete. Fresh off of receiving ISAF Recognized
Class status and the formal appointment of Jeff Ecklund as
International Melges 32 Class President, this event was a celebration
of its current success, as well as all that awaits the fleet in 2009.
What is in store for 2009? The 2009 Melges 32 USA Sailing Series!
This elite collection of events, carefully selected to accentuate the
Melges 32 positives — tight, competitive racing, participation at
high profile events, as well as the addition of stand alone events
preserving the spirit of the class, encouraging more owner
enjoyment as well as higher participation in some of America’s
most beautiful and prestigious yachting venues.
You can bet that the 2009 racing schedule in North America will
be as exciting as 2008. Although a deteriorating world economy
looms, fleet growth continues. The interest level for the boat and
accumulation of new owners and racers remain high. The number
of events has increased for 2009 as well, as a more concentrated
approach to growing fleets locally — facilitated by the first
West Coast National Championship.
Peter Taselaar. ©2008 JOY | IM32CA
2009 M32 Yearbook: 2008 Fleet Reports | www.melges32.com

European Excitement
The Melges 32 International Class made its formal debut in Europe
last February, when it announced its formal partnership with Audi.
The Audi Sailing Series is a concept developed in the recent years
and in 2008, it was dedicated for a full season of racing with the
Melges 32. Audi, Melges Europe and the IM32CA worked closely
together to make the Melges 32 the most attractive one-design
owner/driver sportboat Class. From the start, the Audi Melges 32
Sailing Series was well received — everyone knew that this would
be huge. In the end, the regatta circuit was an overall success,
considering that the Melges 32 is still growing in Europe. It has
attracted owners from many ‘other’ fleets demonstrating that it has
full potential and that it is a great boat for a large group of owners.
The 2009 season will be filled with many more milestones. With
ISAF recognition, Europe is proudly looking forward to holding
a Worlds in one of the best sailing venues of the world — Porto
Cervo. Audi, thanks to the partnership signed with the Yacht Club
Costa Smeralda, has been key in securing this venue for the
event. The Class expects 18-20 boats at every single event of
the 2009 Audi Sailing Series circuit and hopes to host potentially
more than 25 boats for Worlds. Of course, the European Melges 32
Class is very excited about the potential for the attendance of boats
from North America. The Class and Melges Europe are working on
logistics and chartering packages for overseas owners who may be
interested in competing.
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The 2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series (AM32SS) comprised of
five events and more than 15 boats from Italy, Germany and the UK
participated. At each event, the fleet could count on more than
10 boats to be on the starting line — Malcesine, Cagliari, Cala de
Medici, Santa Margherita Ligure and finally, Lerici completed the
destinations. Each venue boasted an exemplary ‘social package’.
A very special thanks goes to Michael Illbruck and his Pinta Racing
Team, as they were fantastic in organizing great activities before
and after races.
Besides the AM32SS, 2008 has produced many more highlight
moments of achievement for the Melges 32 in Europe, including its
acceptance at the Primo Cup in Monte Carlo, the formation of a
European Owner Committee, ISAF recognition, as well as the
announcement of a World Championship to be held in beautiful
Sardinia, Italy.
2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Lerici. ©2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
2008 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series, Lerici. ©2008 Stefano Gattini | b-Plan
All The Way Australia
In the land down under, the Melges 32 continues to generate a high
level of interest and grow the national fleet. Like all Melges boats
that are becoming common to the Australian sailing scene, the
Melges 32 is a breath of fresh air for the Aussie sailing market
delivering fun, competitive racing to the Asia Pacific rim.
Highly acclaimed international events such as the 2008 Asian
Regatta and Hamilton Island Race Week remain as favorites for
current and potential owners who are keen to participate. A new
Melges 32 was delivered to Japan in 2008, increasing the possibility
of more fleet growth in Asia. While in the Oceanic region, Hamilton
Island is a popular venue offering ideal conditions for sailing the
Melges 32. Downwind runs really showcase its powerhouse profile
and supersonic personality.
For more information about the Melges 32 in Australia and Asia,
please visit melges.com.au.
Full updates, event announcements and a complete schedule can be found online at the official website and blog
of the International Melges 32 Class Association, www.melges32.com and blog.melges32.com.

About The Melges 32 — It’s A Lifestyle!
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Luigi Melegari. ©2008 Stefano Grattini
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Length 31 ft 10 in | 9,70 m
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Beam 9 ft 10 in | 3,00 m
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Draft 7 ft | 2,13 m
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Weight 3,775 lbs | 1,770 kg
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SAIL AREA
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Main 445 sq ft | 41,3 mq
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Jib (105%) 254 sq ft | 23,6 mq
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Asymmetrical Code 1A VMG 1,113 sq ft | 103,4 mq
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Asymmetrical Code 2A RUNNER 1,302 sq ft | 121,0 mq
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2009 M32 Yearbook: Meet The Melges 32 | www.melges32.com

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The Melges 32 represents one-design racing at its best. With its
storied heritage and clean lines, the flagship of the Melges keelboat
fleet combines big-boat performance with ease of handling. This
sporty challenger can be seen competing in a wide range of regattas
at some of the world's most prestigious venues.
KEY FEATURES
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• A sleek hull shape, clean deck layout and rig
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• Powerful sail plan that is easy to sail and fun
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• Easy to launch via hoist or ramp. When equipped with a
gin pole, it can be rigged without the assistance of a crane
to step the mast.
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• Easy to ship and tow worldwide
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• ISAF Recognized Class
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• Highly publicized and well-rounded regatta schedule
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• Globally supported by an organized Class Association
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• Regularly updated website and blog filled with race
reports, photos, video and more — stay on top
of everything Melges 32!
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Full updates, event announcements and a complete schedule can be found online at the official website and blog
of the International Melges 32 Class Association, www.melges32.com and blog.melges32.com.

International Melges 32 Events Schedule
2009 North American | USA Series
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Host Club Point Regatta
Date Title & Location of Contact Docs. Due
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Jan. 19-23 ACURA Key West 2009 Key West, Fla. Andy Burdick Jan. 2
Winter Championship Series Event No. 2
andy@melges.com
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Mar. 5-8 ACURA Miami Grand Prix Miami Beach Marina Andy Burdick Feb. 13
Winter Championship Series Event No. 3 Miami, Fla. andy@melges.com
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May 15-17 East Coast Championship American Yacht Club Ed Tillinghast Apr. 24
Rye, N.Y.
etillinghast@sheppardmullin.com
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TBD 2009 U.S. National Championship West Coast Joy Dunigan TBA
joy.dunigan@melges32.com
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Sept. 6-8 2009 North American Championship TBD Joy Dunigan Aug. 15
San Francisco, Calif.
joy.dunigan@melges32.com
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Sept. 10-13 Rolex Big Boat Series St. Francis Yacht Club Joy Dunigan Aug. 22
San Francisco, Calif.
joy.dunigan@melges32.com
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Dec. 4-6 Gold Cup Regatta Lauderdale Yacht Club Joy Dunigan Nov. 13
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
joy.dunigan@melges32.com
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2009 European
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Jan. 10-11 Audi Melges 32: Winter Tune-Up 2 Varazze (Tirreno Sea) Luisa Bambozzi N/A
eurofleet@melges32.com
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Jan. 31 - Feb 1 Audi Melges 32: Winter Tune-Up 1 Ancona (Adriatic Sea) Luisa Bambozzi N/A
eurofleet@melges32.com
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Jan. 31 - Feb 1 Audi Melges 32: Winter Tune-Up 2 Varazze (Tirreno Sea) Luisa Bambozzi N/A
eurofleet@melges32.com
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Feb. 12-15 2009 Primo Cup Yacht Club de Monaco Luisa Bambozzi Jan. 22
Monaco
eurofleet@melges32.com
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Mar. 7-9 Audi Melges 32: Winter Tune-Up 1 Ancona (Adriatic Sea) Luisa Bambozzi N/A
eurofleet@melges32.com
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Apr. 17-19 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 1 TBA Luisa Bambozzi Mar. 27
eurofleet@melges32.com
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May 8-10 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 2 TBA Luisa Bambozzi Apr. 17
eurofleet@melges32.com
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Jun. 5-7 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 3 TBA Luisa Bambozzi May 15
eurofleet@melges32.com
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2009 M32 Yearbook: 2009 Events Schedule | www.melges32.com

2009 European Cont’d.
Host Club Point Regatta
Date Title & Location of Contact Docs. Due
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Jul. 17-19 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 4 TBA Luisa Bambozzi Jun. 26
eurofleet@melges32.com
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Aug. 1-8 Copa Del Rey Palma de Mallorca Luisa Bambozzi Jul. 10
Balearic Islands, Spain eurofleet@melges32.com
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Sept. 20-27 2009 World Championship Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Joy Dunigan Aug. 6
Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series : No. 5 Porto Cervo, Italy joy.dunigan@melges.32com
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2010
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Jan. 18-22 ACURA Key West Key West, Fla. Dec. 18
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May-Jun. East Coast Championship TBA - Accepting Bids
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TBD European Championship TBA
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Jun. U.S. National Championship TBA - Accepting Bids - Great Lakes
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Aug. Pacific Coast Championship TBA - Accepting Bids
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Sept. Rolex Big Boat Series St. Francis Yacht Club
Pre-World Championship
San Francisco, Calif.
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Sept. 2010 World Championship TBA
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Dec. Gold Cup Regatta Lauderdale Yacht Club
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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2011
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Jan. ACURA Key West Key West, Fla.
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May East Coast Championship TBA - Accepting Bids
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Jun. U.S. National Championship TBA - Accepting Bids - East Coast
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Sept. Pacific Coast Championship TBA - Accepting Bids
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Sept. Rolex Big Boat Series TBA - Accepting Bids
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Dec. North American Championship Lauderdale Yacht Club
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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Full updates, event announcements and a complete schedule can be found online at the official website and blog
of the International Melges 32 Class Association, www.melges32.com and blog.melges32.com.

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