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� THE WORLD LEADER IN PERFORMANCE ONE DESIGN RACING. �
� MELGES.COM �
Performance Sailboats
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The Melges 17® is a rewarding purchase — a flourishing class association, a true designer boat.
Keep your boat in tip-top shape, season-after-season withexcellent product and part service from Melges.
The Melges A Scow is in high demand. The key to successis support on and off the water — look to Melges for both!
There are many benefits to owning a Melges PerformanceSailboat — fun sailing, great family time and friends.
Melges ingenuity begins with tThis is a boat for everyone!
© Pat Dunsworth
© Pat Dunsworth
RIENCE
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY THAT IS BEYOND SKIN DEEP.
For more than sixty years, Melges Performance Sailboats has delivered superior built Scows and Sportboats across
the country and around the world. Successfully Melges has designed, manufactured and provided continuous
customer service and product support unlike anyone else. Now ask yourself, do you believe in speed? Could it be
possible to have the luxury of simple sailing that is fun and fast? The answer is without reservation — yes. Each boat
comes standard-equipped, with high-end accessories produced in Zenda, Wisconsin that is The Melges Experience.
Signed, sealed, endorsed and delivered by the best, for the best.
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MEASURE THE MELGES DIFFERENCE.
The Melges Ownership Experience is a unique encounter
where purchase aspects such as service and product
support, technology, performance, simplicity as well
as the cost of maintaining a Melges product can be
measured for a definitive return on investment.
the Melges MC Scow.
© Pat Dunsworth
© Fabio Taccola
AT THE HELMWITH HARRY MELGES, IIIPRESIDENT, MELGES PERFORMANCE SAILBOATS
exciting, encouraging of youth, amateurs and lady sailors — this is
the next generation in sportboat racing! Designed by Reichel Pugh,
the philosophy behind the Melges 20 is to create a boat with attractive
features and provide a sophisticated sailing experience.
The impeccable Melges 24 continues to be the world standard in the
one design industry. Fast approaching the 800 mark, boats are steadily
being delivered around the globe. Just off of a successful 2007 Worlds
in Santa Cruz, we look ahead to another great championship, this time
in prestigious Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. The attendance number is
expected to once again exceed 120 boats on the start line.
The Melges 17 expects more success as the regatta schedule for 2008
has expanded. This very cool boat has seen a lot of progress in the
Southeast region of the USA and as far west as Colorado. Our goal
of developing a boat for couples, all ages and genders has become
a reality with the Melges 17. More and more husbands and wives,
siblings and friends are having so much fun!
And last but certainly not least, the brand new model Melges X Boat,
MC, C, E and A Scows are the bread and butter of our company. This
is where we get our strength, ideas and inspiration because our roots
run deep in Scow country. As time has passed, they too have inherited
high-tech, modern features and are made with the finest, most
advance materials and experienced hands so they are durable, long
lasting and a sheer pleasure to own.
Let us build one for you today!
Sail fast!
The year 2007 was a monumental year
for Melges Performance Sailboats as it
was for many of our loyal and valued
customers. More than 60 years after my
grandfather first opened the doors, we
diligently continue to build the very best
in performance Scows and Sportboats
with a great deal of passion. We work equally as hard with North
Sails. The cynergy between our boats and North’s revolutionary
cutting-edge designs, materials and innovative processes create an
overall product that is very high quality. All for you to enjoy.
There are so many milestones that occurred during 2007, each one
allowing us to grow stronger as a company. Simultaneously we have
enjoyed the success of a number of competitor and class related
achievements. For example, Key West 2006 there were 8 Melges 32s
on the starting line. In 2007, participation increased to over 20 boats
and for 2008 we anticipate potentially more than 30. An active regatta
schedule and enthusiastic customer participation makes this class one
of the most progressive in the world.
The formation of Melges Europe and the addition of multiple Melges
24 champion Federico Michetti to our international Melges Team
will be bigger in 2008. Based in Milan, Italy, under Federico’s
sharp leadership, we are now able to better serve and deliver
this great boat to the European marketplace. Look forward to the
announcement of hot a Mediterranean racing circuit for 2008 too!
New projects are abound. The long-awaited Melges 20® has been
added to our distinguished family of products. This simple and
beautiful keelboat will offer so much — easy to sail and rig, fun, fast,
MELGES.COM
HARRY MELGES, III: [email protected] � ANDY BURDICK: [email protected] � SAM ROGERS: [email protected]
JAMIE KIMBALL: [email protected] � CHARLIE HARRETT: [email protected] � GORDY BOWERS: [email protected]
NORTH SAILS ZENDA � N598 ZENDA ROAD � ZENDA, WISCONSIN 53195 � USA
PHONE: (262) 275-1110 � FAX: (262) 275-8012
THE NEXT GENERATION.
The Melges 20® fulfills the need for a more compact, yet spacious, fast,
well-built sportboat. With its introduction, Melges Performance Sailboats is
proud to deliver the next generation in sailboats. An exclusive Reichel Pugh
keelboat design, it is advanced in every respect. It will be simple to sail, made
with high quality materials, beautiful and be very easy to rig with wide appeal
to many skill levels, ages and genders.
� Comfortably accommodate 2-4 crew
� No crew weight restrictions
� No sailmaker restrictions
� The boat and rig will be a strict one design
The same great standard features found on other Melges products like
the Melges 17™, Melges 24™ and Melges 32™ — will be included on the
Melges 20 such as a smooth comfortable deck with a clean simple layout
complemented by a truly cutting-edge design and new, easy, advanced
rig set-up.
Visit www.melges20.com for additional information about the Melges 20
including downloadable line drawings, design notes and philosophy.
INTRODUCING...
MELGES.COM � MELGES20.COM
THE MELGES 32.
PURE SPEED. PURE SIMPLICITY.
FUNCTION AND FUN.
IN PERFORMANCE
ONE DESIGN RACING.
A REAL SPEED BELIEVER.
The Melges 32® is one design racing at its very best. Since 2005, it has
successfully delivered bigger, better, more simplified sailing that is fun
and competitive. Complementing its sporty attitude, it possesses one of
the most diverse regatta schedules that includes many prestigious venues
supported by an organized and well-established class association.
� Features a super sleek hull shape, clean deck layout and rig
� Equipped with the finest Italian Maffioli Lines
� Fun and easy to sail
� Easily launched via hoist or ramp. When equipped with a gin pole, it can be rigged without the assistance of a crane to step the mast
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BIG FLEET EXPECTATIONS. The Melges 32 offers big fleet racing,
especially at popular midwinter events such as ACURA Key West 2008,
where 30+ are expected and the ACURA Miami Grand Prix. � Hosted
by the Lauderdale Yacht Club, the exclusive Melges 32 Winter Tune-Up
Regatta offers championship racing, professional coaching, video playbacks
and evening debriefs with the best sailors in the world. Now two years in the
running, this very special, one-of-a-kind opportunity also encourages top
U.S. youth sailor participation. � The formation of Melges Europe is a major
milestone in the continued success of the Melges 32. Based in Milan, Italy
and under the superior direction of multiple European and World Ranking
Champion Federico Michetti, this is fleet building on a global scale.
More than twenty Melges 32s have been sold in Europe within the last six
months proving the continued growth and prosperity of this progressive
racing sportboat.
“Melges 32 sailing is the most fun I have had
in 40 years of racing. Very fast and very exciting.”
Claudio Recchi, USA-93
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MELGES.COM � MELGES32.COM � MELGES.COM.AU � MELGESEUROPE.COM
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS � LENGTH: 31 ft 10 in, BEAM: 9 ft 10 in, DRAFT: 7 ft, WEIGHT: 3,775 lbs SAIL
AREA � MAIN: 445 sq ft, JIB (105%): 254 sq ft, ASYMMETRICAL CODE 1A VMG: 1,113 sq ft, ASYMMETRICAL
CODE 2A RUNNER: 1,302 sq ft, ASYMMETRICAL CODE 0, 100° REACHER: 774 sq ft CREW � 5+
THE MELGES 24.
THE ULTIMATE.
THE MAXIMUM.
THE WORLD STANDARD
IN ONE DESIGN RACING.
MAJORING IN FUN.
The reputation of the Melges 24® precedes itself. Best known for its very
competitive disposition and easy-to-sail personality, this modern sportboat
maintains its status as a leader in high performance, one design yachting.
With more than 800 boats sold, it continues a humbling tradition of America’s
Cup, Olympic Medallists, Volvo Ocean Race recruitment. Looking to improve
on tactics and boat handling skills? The Melges 24 builds better sailors.
Features high-tech components and materials such
as a carbon fiber spar, rudder, bowsprit and vertical keel fin
Fun and easy to sail as well as rig, only requires two sets of handsfor a super quick set-up
Can be launched via hoist or ramp and a pleasure to tow
Typically sailed with a crew of four
Now even faster with Italian Maffioli Lines
“The Melges Team handles
the buying process with
fanatical attention to detail.
The success of the Melges 24
can be attributed directly
to the quality of the people
at Melges.”
Marc Hollerbach, USA-700
THE ONE DESIGN STANDARD. Record breaking attendance runs
deep with the Melges 24. It’s never a surprise at World Championships to
find 100+ on the starting line. At Intercontinental events (North Americans
and Europeans) big fleet racing is guaranteed with numbers reaching well
into the double digits. The 2008 Worlds will be in Sardinia, Porto Cervo, Italy
where perhaps more than 120 are expected to attend. At local levels, fleet
building is on the increase especially in the Midwest and Southeast regions.
In 2007, the U.S. Melges 24 Class celebrated its first National Championship
with participation in excess of more than 60 competitors. Melges 24s are
being built non-stop, delivered race ready in the USA, Australia and Europe.
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MELGES.COM � MELGES24.COM � USMELGES24.COM � MELGES.COM.AU
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS � LENGTH: 24 ft, BEAM: 8 ft 2 in, DRAFT: 5 ft, WEIGHT: 1,783 lbs SAIL AREA �
MAIN: 264 sq ft, JIB: 126 sq ft, SPINNAKER: 670 sq ft CREW � 2-5 (Typical Crew is 4)
THE MELGES 17.
SAY YES TO FAST.
AND, NO TO SLOW.
IN FUN PERFORMANCE
ONE DESIGN RACING.
FASTER THAN LIGHT.
The success of the Melges 17 can be attributed to a truly dedicated
following of speed entrepreneurs. An alternative, double-handed Scow,
the it has a reputation for being fast and fun in light or heavy air. The rivalry
pairings range from husband and wives, to teamed siblings making the
Melges 17 the ultimate family racer!
� Light and easy sailing — hull weighs 335 lbs and the carbon fiber spar is only 16 lbs
� Features an advanced underdeck board system
� Incorporates the most innovative sailing concepts: exclusive
Melges Hands Free Kite System™ (HFKS), roller furling Kevlar® jib
with recessed roller furler, self stepping mast design, new foil rudder
and shaped boards arrived from aluminum extrusions
� Equipped with Italian Maffioli Lines
“I LOVE this boat.
The Melges 17 offers
the biggest bang for the buck.”
Mary Anne Ward, M & M Sailing
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GROWING UP FAST. The National Championship held in Crystal Lake,
Michigan during 2007 was yet another grand milestone in the young, but
overly accomplished history of the Melges 17 Scow. Thirty teams traveled
from all over the country to compete. � Ensuring longevity, the Melges 17
was welcomed by the I.L.Y.A. family and awarded class support in 2007.
And the result — an incredibly successful, Inland Championship in Pewaukee,
Wisconsin. � Due to an instant rise in popularity, the 2008 regatta schedule
has expanded two-fold. Scow fever is now a national epidemic with events
scheduled from Florida, to Colorado, the Midwest and many areas in
between. No need to invent a vaccine, the world simply can’t get enough of
the Melges 17!
MELGES.COM � MELGES17.COM
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS � LENGTH: 16 ft 7.75 in, BEAM: 5 ft 6.375 in, MAST HEIGHT: 26 ft 6.5 in, DRAFT: 3 ft 11.5 in, WEIGHT: 335 lbs SAIL AREA � AP KEVLAR® MAINSAIL: 154 sq ft, AP KEVLAR® JIB: 66 sq ft, DYNALITE
ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER: 280 sq ft CREW � 2
THE MELGES A SCOW.
AN IMPRESSIVE
POWERFUL.
ONE DESIGN.
RACING MACHINE.
A LEGEND AHEAD OF ITS TIME.
You are at the top of your game when you sail a Melges A Scow®. This
magnificent Scow is impressive to watch, not to mention race. Made with
the most technologically advanced materials so that it is fast and sturdy,
the A Scow spar, boom and bowsprit incorporates the use of carbon fiber
within the laminate. It comes complete with new, high-end Maffioli lines.
� Custom foil rudders and mast stepping pole for simple rig set-up
� Superior deck board configurations for increased crew comfort
� Brand new! More user-friendly 2008 trailer set-up so it is easy to tow,rig and maneuver around the club
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MORE THAN MEETS THE SAIL. The Melges A Scow is the ultimate
racing Scow. A powerful sail profile and plenty of built-in performance
makes it not only the largest of competitive Scows, but also one that
delivers an undeniably unique sailing experience. The Melges A Scow and its
bad-to-the-backbone reputation are in high demand. � Supported by an
organized and growing class association, the A Scow answered the call of
the wild in 2007 with more than 30 teams at the National Championship
on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. � 2008 will be equally satisfying with
great events, fun and fabulous parties slated for Nationals on Crystal Lake,
Michigan and the I.L.Y.A. Championship on Lake Mendota, Wisconsin.
“Upon ordering my new
Melges A Scow, working
with the Melges Team was
a true pleasure. The process
was tailored to my needs.
The boat — perfect upon
delivery, rigged and race ready.
They took the hassle out
of buying a new racing boat.
All I had to do was
focus on racing!”
Joel Ronning, M-4
MELGES.COM � ASCOW.ORG
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS � LENGTH: 38 ft, BEAM: 8 ft 3 in, WEIGHT: 1,850 lbs SAIL AREA � MAIN: 350 sq ft,JIB: 150 sq ft, SPINNAKER: 1,200 sq ft CREW � 5+
THE MELGES E SCOW.
FOREVER
EVOLUTIONARY.
IN TOP PERFORMANCE
ONE DESIGN RACING.
STRIKING GOLD WITH STYLISH SPEED.
For more than 80 years, the elegant and sleek E Scow has instituted on the
tradition of fun and fast sailboat racing all over North America, from lakes and
bays to protected ocean harbors. An ever-growing fleet, the Melges E Scow®
comes complete with innovative, high-tech features that complement a
clean deck layout with chainplates and spreaders swept aft, double-ended
turnbuckles as well as s-hooks for fine tuning with no backstays or twings.
� Melges E Scow exclusives: Melges Wedge Spar™ for a clean,true bend and the Melges B-Vang™ for crew fingertip control
� M-preg and SP Core Systems are used during construction for the best laminate
� Brand new advanced deck layout complete with high-end Maffioli lines
� Melges has asymmetrical conversion kits available and sail designs ready
to go. Rely on Melges to give you the very best system.
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FOREVER EVOLUTIONARY. In 2008, the Melges E Scow reaches
deep into the hearts of sailors with its lightening speed and progressive
class developments keeping it on the cutting edge of Scow technology.
With the pending asymmetrical vote, conversion kits are available at
Melges to make your E Scow go faster! � Celebrating 50 years of National
Championships, the E Scow class marks yet another major milestone
with a golden anniversary regatta in Chautauqua, New York. This will be
a very proud moment in E Scow history as the Turner family has a rich
heritage in hosting elite sailing events.
“With a simple phone call,
I bought a new Melges E Scow.
Upon delivery it was immaculate,
race ready – extremely fast!
Buying from Melges was easier than
purchasing a new BMW.”
Will Graves, V-74
© Virgina Mills
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS � LENGTH: 28 ft, BEAM: 6 ft 9 in, WEIGHT: 965 lb SAIL AREA � MAIN: 228 sq ft, JIB: 95 sq ft, SPINNAKER: 550 sq ft CREW � 3-4
THE MELGES C SCOW.
VERY FAST.
FUN AND FURIOUS.
IN LEADING PERFORMANCE
ONE DESIGN RACING.
100+ YEARS OF SPEED EXPERIENCE.
The C Scow was the first class of Scow built by Harry C. Melges, Sr. in 1945
and quickly became an all-time speed favorite. The 2008 Melges C Scow®
has come a long way from the days of a wooden materials and cotton sails
as it is now one of the most revolutionary sailboats on the market today.
Inspired by more than 100 years of competitive racing, this cat-rigged, maneu-
verable sailboat is great fun and a total pleasure to sail.
� Brand new hull mold for more speed and higher quality
� New class approved anodized boards and rudder
� Equipped with Sleek Maffioli Lines
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GETTING FASTER GRACEFULLY. The 2007 C Scow Nationals was
a big success at the Augusta Sailing Club in Augusta, Georgia solidifying
that Scow sailing is serious in the Southeast region of the United States.
The Melges C Scow is a very easy-tow and has a growing regatta
schedule — 2008 will be monumental. In particular, two top-notch events
include the 2008 National Championship in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and the
prestigious I.L.Y.A. Championship being held on Lake Okoboji in Iowa.
� With longevity comes a well-established, organized and strong class
association promoting large attendance, fun venues and great sailing. Visit
the class online at www.ncssa.com for the latest news and developments.
© Pat Dunsworth
“This was our best year yet sailing the Melges C Scow.
We’ve got confidence and speed. We can’t wait to see
what we’ll accomplish in 2008!”
Chris Andert, M-25
MELGES.COM � CSCOW.ORG
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS � LENGTH: 20 ft, BEAM: 6 ft 9 in, WEIGHT: 650 lbs SAIL AREA � MAIN: 216 sq ftCREW � 2-3
THE MELGES MC SCOW.
RUSH TO
BE COMPETITIVE.
IN SIMPLE PERFORMANCE
ONE DESIGN RACING.
AUTHENTIC MELGES SPEED.
As one of the largest fleets in North America, the Melges MC Scow® is a true
Melges original. Designed, engineered and built by Harry C. Melges Sr. and
Buddy Melges during the mid-60s, it continues to be a great day sailor
whether single- or double-handed. The Melges MC Scow is modern, offering
the latest hardware upgrades as well as improved construction for 2008 — high
quality from bow to stern.
� Cool high-tech features: black spars, blades, rudder and boards
� Equipped with sleek Italian Maffioli lines
� Step the mast by yourself!
� Powerful sail plan offering the maximum in maneuverability and stability
MC
“I am so happy with
my new Melges MC Scow.
It’s lively and responsive.
Equally impressive
is the Melges commitment
and professional service.”
Ted Keller, MC-2421
A MODERN MASTER. From the confident youth sailor to the
experienced adult, the Melges MC Scow is a satisfying ride. A busy and
exciting regatta schedule each year makes this Scow one of the most
popular in the sailing world. There are more than 2,400 active boats, over 85
fleets nationwide and as many as 50 or more regattas on the official
schedule. � More than 50 brand new boats are built and delivered each
season! This boat is perfect for all ages, sizes and genders.
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MELGES.COM � MCSCOW.ORG
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS � LENGTH: 16 ft, BEAM: 5 ft 8 in, WEIGHT: 420 lbs SAIL AREA � MAIN: 135 sq ftCREW � 1-2
THE MELGES X BOAT.
THE MOST ACTIVE
YOUTH CLASS.
IN CUTTING-EDGE PERFORMANCE
ONE DESIGN RACING.
RESHAPING THE SPORT OF SAILING.
The brand new 2008 Melges X Boat® makes learning to sail fun, easy and
addictive. There is nothing quite like the thrill of that first regatta success.
For youth sailors it is a competitive and rewarding experience that ultimately
fosters a deep passion for the sport and generates life-long friendships.
The Melges X Boat encourages juniors to take it one step further by providing
a safe and modern sailboat with technologies enabling them to over achieve
at an early age. A breathtaking design, the evolution in X Boat sailing
is now — for the beginner or expert.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS � LENGTH: 16 ft, BEAM: 6 ft 1 in,WEIGHT: 470 lbs SAIL AREA � MAIN: 85 sq ft, JIB: 24.75 sq ftCREW � 1-2
MELGES.COM
THE FUTURE IS NOW. Fun comes in multiples as the 2007 X Boat
I.L.Y.A. Championship made a huge statement — participates traveled
from all over the country resulting in a line up in excess of 130 teams. 2008
promises more major accomplishments with record breaking numbers
and the best in youth competition. � Now is the time to get involved in
the sport of sailing.
� Now equipped standard with high-tech black spars
� Race ready with a custom trailing package
� Just getting started? Let Melges Performance Sailboats do the work
and get you set-up to win in 2008!
� Equipped with Sleek Maffioli Lines
“My new Melges X Boat
is so much more comfortable
and easy to sail. I feel very
confident since the cockpit
stays dry. It is fun and
has helped me and my crew
perform at a higher level.”
Robbie Allen, M-44
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THE MELGES TOUCH IS THE MELGES EXPERIENCE.
Melges’ goal to build superior Scows and Sportboats is backed by reliable customer service, satisfaction
guaranteed. We deliver the best sails, as well as provide onsite service and parts at select regattas. Members
of the Melges boat building staff have been employed in Zenda for more than 35 years making us sone of
the most knowlegdeable and skilled sport and sailboat manufacturers. North Sails Zenda will be always
standing by with new sails and repair kits at events too. Our dedicated sales force enthusiastically works one-
on-one with every customer to ensure the total Melges Ownership Experience!
You can count on Melges and North Sails Zenda to be there when you need them most!
SAFEGUARD YOUR INVESTMENT.
High quallity, full deck covers, envelopes, parts and accessories are essential to protecting your purchase.
Every product is tailored to fit and well-made with durable materials. Contact Melges at (262) 275-1110
to keep your boat looking, feeling and performing at its peak.
THE NEW MELGES.COM AND ONEDESIGN.COM.
Now with an enhanced, user-friendly parts section, exclusive product announcements, race reports
from many regattas and many other cool features, the new melges.com is yet another convenient dimension
to The Melges Experience. Be sure to also visit North Sails Zenda online at onedesign.com for complete
tuning and rigging guides as well as a host of other valuable information.
GETTING STARTED EARLY.
Melges customers can always rest assured that they are on the cutting-edge of sailing, especially youth
sailors. Keeping youngsters high-tech, we now offer the energized O’pen BIC Dinghy — a fast, planing
speedy alternative to the Optimist. A truly, modern design that features futuristic concepts such as the
self-draining stern, fully-battened mono-film mainsail with mast pocket, and a rig that can be set and race
ready within two minutes, the O’pen BIC leads the next generation of sailing dinghies. See one at Melges!
MELGES PARTS & SERVICE.
YOUR COMPLETE
SOURCE FOR SAILING.
IN TOTAL PERFORMANCE
ONE DESIGN RACING.
MELGES.COM
HARRY MELGES, III: [email protected] � ANDY BURDICK: [email protected] � SAM ROGERS: [email protected]
JAMIE KIMBALL: [email protected] � CHARLIE HARRETT: [email protected] � GORDY BOWERS: [email protected]
NORTH SAILS ZENDA � N598 ZENDA ROAD � ZENDA, WISCONSIN 53195 � USA
PHONE: (262) 275-1110 � FAX: (262) 275-8012
MC
THE NORTH REPORT.
NEW FROM NORTH SAILS IN 2008
C SCOW � Our highly successful I-1 Mainsail has been to the beauty salon;
the broadseems have been smoothed, more depth has been added to the
overall shape and the head, tack and clew patches have been redesigned
to ensure this sail will be stable at its most critical points. The result is
a sail with the same winning characteristics as the original I-1 with modern
improvements. Introducing for 2008… the I-1 Gold.
MC SCOW � For the smaller sailor or for the sailor who is looking for a
well rounded inventory, the Medium/Heavy Air Mainsail has arrived. Similar
to our very popular AP Mainsail, this all hard cloth sail will provide an answer
to big breeze.
X BOAT � Whether a junior sailor needs a great AP Sail or a bigger senior
sailor needs a good heavy air sail for the I.L.Y.A. championship, North Sails
Zenda is releasing the Medium/Heavy Air Mainsail.
“On race day, the choice is simple:
North Sails’ ZAP MC Mainsail!
Light or heavy air, I can count
on North Sails to make me fast.
I love the way it looks and feels.
It is the perfect design!
George Scarborough, MC 1831
E SCOW � With the pending asymmetrical spinnaker vote, North Sails
Zenda is prepared to offer our customers the best. With over three years
of solid testing and improvements, our AP Asymmetrical Spinnaker is
championship ready.
MELGES 17 � We are taking Melges 17 sails into the next generation. Using
brand new, all Kevlar® cloth known as AK-06 made exclusively for North
Sails, our AP+ Mainsail and AP+ Jib will be lighter, more durable and will
provide pure performance.
MELGES 32 � In a continual effort to make sails that are lighter
and stronger, our new Carbon 800 Series sails have made their debut.
With more testing done than all of our competitors combined, our
Melges 32 sails utilize the strongest materials on the planet while
infusing the most efficient shapes.
With our wide range in inventory for all classes of Scows and Sportboats
and proven success on the racecourse, our goal is to provide any need you
may have. From continually refining our sails with the latest technology and
servicing every client on and off the water, North Sails Zenda is committed
to bringing success to our customers and growing the North Sails family.
For the latest tuning and racing information or to order sails, visitonedesign.com.
The success of North Sails Zenda is in direct correlation to the success of
our clients. It is this reason that we are fully committed to improving our
products while providing continual service and support. With our customer’s
success as our #1 priority, North Sails Zenda is working hard to improve
the performance of North Sails family members. Through extensive
on-the -water-testing done in the late fall of 2007, North Sails Zenda is
excited to introduce several new models of racing sails for the 2008
racing season.
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