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INTRODUCING THE

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COME AND SEE THE

 M24 AT THE SANCTUARY COVE BOAT SHOW 2008

 

 

 

MELGES 24 CREW TRAVELS TO HONG KONG FOR

INAUGURAL ASIA PACIFIC SPORTS BOAT CHAMPS IN NOV 07

 

 

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Northshore Yachting Services Pty Ltd trading as Melges Asia Pacific has been working outside the square and has secured the rights to build and market Melges Sports boats.

The Melges 24, designed by Reichel/Pugh, professionally engineered; high-tech stance includes carbon fibre spars, rudder, bow sprit and vertical keel fin. Another key component of the Melges 24 is a 62.24 sq m asymmetrical spinnaker that lifts and pulls the boat forward on a downwind sprint. It adds speed, simplicity and ease of handling giving way to a more challenging tactical race.

 

                          

                         M24  AUS 746 No Comment and AUS 668 Anarchy at SGRW 2008

 

     

     AUS 709 Kaito SGRW                                       AUS 746 No Comment SGRW

That's built in performance!

This get up and go sports boat package has the ability to facilitate trailering, hoist and ramp launching. With a retractable keel designed specifically for travelling, it fits behind any vehicle on a custom, galvanised steel Melges Performance Sailboats trailer with fibreglass bunks.

The Melges 24 possesses an easy to rig personality requiring only two sets of hands for a quick set up. Weighing in at a healthy 810kg this streamlined baby is a pleasure to haul from your local club to a World Championship

To date, over 670 boats are sailed competitively around the world. Half of the entire fleet exists in the United States while the remaining national classes are spread out over 18 European and Asian countries proving that it demands an international audience.
The ultimate partnership has been formed between longstanding successful Australian boat builders Northshore Yachts with over 750 yachts to its name and Melges Boat Works. Making Northshore Yachting Services Pty Ltd an accredited IYRU boat builder.

            
Shipwright and New Northshore Yachts Owner Heath Walters saw the opportunity to reinvigorate the strong Australian brand name with an international ones design established racing class.

Heath feels the Melges 24 and 32 will be welcomed by all Australian Yachties. Easy and inexpensive storage, hassle free transporting to regattas, crew of 4 combined with exhilarating one design racing that can be pursued worldwide. There is nothing else like it in Australia with international standing.

These sport boats are for everyone and will shine in Australian conditions, making for adrenalin, fun filled racing.

Photo: Joy Dunigan       M32 AUS 160 US Nationals

The amount of interest generated in the Melges range by Australian boat owners has been phenomenal. Heath recently visited the Melges factory in Zenda, USA to ensure all Australian

built Melges 24's follow the strict one design specifications.

The options available mean owners can mount a polished, professional campaign in an ISAF One Design World Class Sport boat for considerably less than other classes.

The Melges 32's are shipped from the USA.  Building slots are available for the Melges 24's.

Melges are ideal for

· Partners in a racing boat; families; sailing for all skill levels
· Owners who want international one design racing with an established world circuit and international class association
· Owners who want the flexibility of a fun twilighter and weekend sports boat as well as high class regatta racing with excellent IRC rating
· Yacht Clubs and Sailing Schools who want an International One Design boat incorporated in their program

 

 

NEWS

 

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Kaito wins Sportsboat Division at Geographe Bay Race Week 23-29 Feb 08 (info to follow)

 

Melges 24's Descend on Geelong for First Nationals Titles

 

Day I Melges 24 Nationals 08

 

Day 2 Melges 24 Nationals

 

Day 3 Melges 24 Nationals

 

Results M24 National Titles SGRW 2008

 

Results Sportsboats Championships SGRW 2008

 

National Melges 24 Class Association Established

 

Aussie Andrew Whittome on winning crew at Inaugral Key Largo Regatta, Dec 07

 

Kaito at Airlie    

 

Hamilton Is - Team Avalon

 

IRC Killer

 

Aussie at M32 US Nationals

 

Ex Pat - Melges Mad

 

NEW QUEENSLAND BROKER ANNOUNCED

Melges Asia Pacific have been searching for Brokers with the same mind set and level of enthusiasm towards the Melges 24 and Melges 32,  we have found this in Hope Island Boat Brokers and welcome them aboard.

 

All enquiries contact

John Hall   Ph: 0429 313 211

 

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Melges 24 released from Australia arrives its awaiting owner in Seoul Korea, Mr Kim Had the following to say

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  THE IM24AA wish to thank

 

  NCS RESINS

  HENRY LLOYD

  NORTH SAILS

  SKANDIA GEELONG RACE WEEK

  HARKEN

 

  for their support at the 2008

  National Titles