MEL-784 2009 M32 Yearbook:IM32CA - the Melges 32 Class ...
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Now An ISAF Recognized <strong>Class</strong><br />
In November 2008, <strong>the</strong> International <strong>Melges</strong> <strong>32</strong> <strong>Class</strong> Association<br />
became an ISAF Recognized <strong>Class</strong>. This meant that <strong>the</strong> I<strong>M<strong>32</strong></strong>CA could<br />
now hold world championships, intercontinental regattas and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
major events — taking racing <strong>the</strong> <strong>Melges</strong> <strong>32</strong> to an entirely new level.<br />
With this new class status, <strong>the</strong> strength and fleet maturity is<br />
officially confirmed. “The <strong>Melges</strong> <strong>32</strong> is a first-class sportboat in <strong>the</strong><br />
performance, one design category,” said International <strong>Melges</strong> <strong>32</strong><br />
<strong>Class</strong> President Jeff Ecklund. “With this milestone, I’m certain<br />
this boat will continue to grow fleets worldwide. Some of <strong>the</strong><br />
very best sailors in <strong>the</strong> world are populating this fleet. I’m not just<br />
speaking about <strong>the</strong> ultra-superstars in sailing, I am specifically<br />
talking about <strong>the</strong> amateur, owner/drivers in this class that want to<br />
enjoy a great product, sail fast and competitively, affordably.”<br />
Fascinatingly enough, <strong>the</strong> stringent guidelines that ISAF requires<br />
a class to meet for status consideration enabled <strong>the</strong> I<strong>M<strong>32</strong></strong>CA to take<br />
stock in fleet facts. The <strong>Melges</strong> <strong>32</strong> demographics revealed that<br />
more than 90 boats are sailing worldwide, covering Australia,<br />
Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Monaco,<br />
Switzerland and <strong>the</strong> United States, supported by builders, sales<br />
and distribution points on three continents. And, <strong>the</strong> numbers<br />
continued to rise, especially at regattas. At a time when financial<br />
worry is at <strong>the</strong> forefront of media and conversation, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Melges</strong> <strong>32</strong><br />
experienced an overall increase in participation at almost every<br />
regatta in North America in 2008.<br />
Federico Michetti, president of <strong>Melges</strong> Europe proudly represented<br />
<strong>the</strong> I<strong>M<strong>32</strong></strong>CA in Madrid, Spain at ISAF's AGM. “Globally speaking, this<br />
is a very exciting time for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Melges</strong> <strong>32</strong>. The great success of this<br />
class in Europe, as well as in North America and Australia, not to<br />
mention <strong>the</strong> partnerships it has acquired over a very short period<br />
of time, is impressive. This is proof that <strong>the</strong> yachting world really<br />
has a unique confidence in this boat.”<br />
<strong>2009</strong> I<strong>M<strong>32</strong></strong>CA Contacts<br />
Builder<br />
<strong>Melges</strong> Performance Sailboats<br />
Andy Burdick T: +1 (262) 275-1110<br />
andy@melges.com F: +1 (262) 275-8012<br />
P.O. Box 1 | Zenda, Wisc. 53195 | USA<br />
www.melges.com<br />
Sales & Distribution<br />
<strong>Melges</strong> Europe<br />
Federico Michetti T: +39 02 94435078<br />
federico@melges.com F: +39 02 94435079<br />
Via Santa Maria 96 | <strong>2009</strong>3 Cologno Monzese | Milano, Italy<br />
www.melgeseurope.com<br />
<strong>Melges</strong> Asia Pacific (Northshore Yachting Services)<br />
Heath Walters T: +61 2 4<strong>32</strong>26958<br />
sales@melges.com.au F: +61 2 4<strong>32</strong>26959<br />
Unit 2/29 Tathra Street | West Gosford NSW | Australia 2250<br />
www.melges.com.au<br />
International <strong>Melges</strong> <strong>32</strong> <strong>Class</strong> Association<br />
International President<br />
Jeff Ecklund T: +1 (954) 522-6411<br />
jecklund<strong>32</strong>@me.com F: +1 (954) 522-3131<br />
M: +1 (954) 298-3100<br />
European Fleet President<br />
Filippo Pacinotti T: +39 02 93305230<br />
ita.667@gmail.com F: +39 02 933 05400<br />
pacinotti@gmail.com M: +39 348 2<strong>32</strong>3342<br />
North American Fleet President<br />
Stephen Pugh T: +1 (415) 345-3056<br />
spugh@apr.com<br />
<strong>Class</strong> Administrator | Press Officer<br />
Joy Dunigan T: +1 (912) 756-6706<br />
joy.dunigan@melges<strong>32</strong>.com F: +1 (912) 756-6728<br />
M: +1 (912) 398-5776<br />
10385 Ford Ave, Unit B | Richmond Hill, Ga. 31<strong>32</strong>4 | USA<br />
www.melges<strong>32</strong>.com<br />
Official I<strong>M<strong>32</strong></strong>CA Website<br />
www.melges<strong>32</strong>.com<br />
Official I<strong>M<strong>32</strong></strong>CA Blog<br />
blog.melges<strong>32</strong>.com<br />
International Sailing Federation Authority (ISAF)<br />
sailing.org<br />
<strong>2009</strong> <strong>M<strong>32</strong></strong> <strong>Yearbook</strong>: ISAF Recognition • I<strong>M<strong>32</strong></strong>CA Contacts | www.melges<strong>32</strong>.com
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