By Richard Hazelton
“The future of the sport of sailing is
defi nitely one design. It’s the grass
roots of this sport, and I believe it will
always be its strength. It is a proving
ground for young sailors; it brings
out the best in everyone. One
design feeds all other aspects of
the sport.”
– Harry Melges
Audi Melges 20
Legs in hiking, no winches, this sport boat
is fun for young and old.
With two boats now in the area, and moved easily. Falling off, the
Melges sent out two more Audi Melges chute was launched from the “bag”
20s to get a class in the NOOD Regatta. compartment and the jib rolled up
Harry Melges and Charlie Harrett also on the below deck furler. Its “legs
came out to help set up the boats and in” hiking with fl at backstrap and no
give tips to the new owners. winches, makes the Audi Melges 20
We left the dock in a very light wind comfortable and very easy to sail for
with drizzle – welcome to Seattle. The young or old. We did get a little taste of
boats were easily pushed by the little what fun it could be in some zephyrs
2-hp outboards. One boat had a Torpedo off the breakwater and it seemed to
electric which worked well. The motors take nothing for us to get going. The
are then stowed in a compartment in little chine towards the stern keeps
the cockpit fl oor. The cockpit is about things stiff. The helm feels solid and
two-thirds of the boat and very simple. only got better with more wind.
The spin and jib sheets are continuous The Audi Melges 20 sure put a Top to bottom: Thanks to Joe Williams, helm,
to keep out a lot of clutter. The vang smile on our faces, even on a grey, wet for the demo. Crew is Michael Anderson.
is above the boom which adds to the Northwest day. Maybe you’ll have Harry Melges shows us the ropes.
space. Even with big guys there was better weather at their demo day, The electric outboard is a good alternative.
still plenty of elbow room. May 30, 10 AM-3 PM at the Shilshole Shrouds are quickly adjusted with track car.
We sailed in what wind there was dinghy dock.
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