Melges 20 Worlds kicked off in epic fashion with a perfect Southwest breeze at 18-23 kts. Three races were completed in near perfect Melges 20 conditions. © Melges Performance Sailboats / Hannah Lee Noll
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Up Next in 2017
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US Sailing - Erika Reineke Rolex Yach...
Erika Reineke, was honored for the first time as US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtswoman of Year. The Florida native and veteran US Sailing Team athlete distinguished herself nationally and internationally while competing in both College Sailing and the Olympic Laser Radial class in 2017.
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Melges 20 Worlds 2017 - Day Two
Newport delivers again on day two of the Melges 20 World Championship. Another Sou’Wester and another near perfect day of sailing. With six different race winners, the standings have shuffled, but Drew Freides remains at the top of the leaderboard. © Melges Performance Sailboats / Hannah Lee Noll...
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Melges 20 Worlds 2017 - Day Three
Melges 20 Worlds. Seven different races. Seven different race winners. After two days of perfect Southwest Newport breeze, Day Three dawned sunny skies and warm temps, but light wind. Jason Michas and his 'Midnight Blue' team nailed the start close to the pin, flopped onto port and never looked b...
