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New Melges 24 Fleet set for Pittwater |
New Melges 24 Fleet set for Pittwater
August 2010
This 2010-11 sailing season, commencing in September, will see the launch of the new Melges 24 fleet club racing at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport. Since their arrival in 2007 the Reichel / Pugh One Design Melges 24 class has grown rapidly in Australia.
Melges have led a sportsboat resurgence in the Pittwater area and will race weekly at the club and welcomes all SMS rated sportsboats. Each alternate week will consist of a sprint series that comprises of three short races.
The M24 are high tech, lightweight and easy to launch and sail. No winches, furling headsail and light loads makes for great tactical, competitive racing. They attract all ages from youth to those more experienced sailors. The boats get up and plane and will do up to 20 knots downwind putting on a spectacular display.
The supurb hardstand and crane facilities available at the Alfred’s make it easy to get on and off the water. Then the all important after racing de brief back at the club and BBQ, this season is sure to be extremely enjoyable.
The RPAYC have fully supported the class and will host the 2011 Melges 24 National Titles in March as the pinnacle of the 2010 – 2011 season. |
