Thought through
And in every respect… The launch of the IC37 by Melges marks not just the appearance of a very tidy new raceboat but the start of a new class which has been tailored from the start to ensure maximum participation An out-and-
Competitive big-boat one-design racing is clicking up a notch at New York Yacht Club (NYYC) and soon elsewhere around the world with the new Mills-designed IC37. This affordable, strict one-design speedster will be making its competitive debut in the 2019 season, and the order books at Melges are already filling up fast. It’s been 20 years since the last big wave of offshore-sized one- designs hit the marketplace and helped foster a revolution in big-boat racing. The excitement and enthusiasm of these designs and their class-managed racing brought thousands of sailors around the world into competitive sailing at a level hitherto enjoyed only by a handful of Grand Prix enthusiasts. Since then, most other new one-
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designs have focused on high performance at an athletic level that is out of reach for many otherwise competitive pro-am sailors. Perhaps just as important to NYYC’s vision of the sport, as reflected in the IC37 design itself, will be the emphasis placed on class rules to give incentives to a diverse array of Corinthian sailors. Women, juniors and other emerging sailing talent will all be encouraged to join in the fun so that the next generation will be given the opportunity to continue to enjoy this great game.
When the NYYC initiated the search for a new keelboat design that could be raced competitively in a fleet of 20 boats for its second decade of racing in its premier Corinthian event, the biennial Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup,
out racer, the new Melges IC37 is
designed to get up on the plane in as little as 15 knots of true wind. The design brief for the IC37 had
absolutely no truck with cruising, but comfort on deck when racing was still a key
consideration – ensuring all the crew have room to work efficiently
a veritable dream team of marine industry talent was assembled to fulfill the NYYC’s mandate. Mark Mills and his team at Mills Design were chosen due to their success in everything from the high- speed, yet affordable C&C 30 one- design to custom designs for various high-tech superyachts, demonstrating their ability to be abreast of the latest technology in addition to being well-versed in working with builders to help create efficient and cost-conscious production designs.
Westerly Marine’s meticulous craftsmanship in creating fast race boats is world-renowned, and, with help from SDK Structures, they were chosen to put this expertise to use in crafting production one-design yachts with custom-quality features.
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