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.

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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.

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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