There are three spinnaker douses that every Melges 15 sailor should learn and master—the Windward, Mexican, and Leeward douse. Here is a step by step guide on performing these three douses.
Let's Grow the MELGES Fleet in Colorado!
Union Reservoir, Longmont, Colorado
We had a great turnout at the Melges demo day hosted by Union Sailing Club in Longmont, Colorado. Good to see Eddie Cox make the drive from Wisconsin, thanks Eddie! We now have six M14s in Colorado, 1 is still available to purchase to sail now. We have a new owner Steve Jaeger will keep his M14 at Union where he is a freshly-minted member. He's already pulled RC duty, way to go Steve!
Eddie Cox, Melges Sales Manager
Fleet captain Dirk Richter is always available to help answer any questions. You may also want to reach out to the new Melges Colorado dealer Richard Allen. He will have news about the M14 fleets at the Aspen Open - 7/20 -7/21 and the Dillon Open - 8/2 - 8/4. Richard is also a dealer for high-performance Corsair trimarans and Seawind Catamarans.
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If you’re interested in knowing more about the Melges performance sailboats we’d love to hear from you. Colorado contact Richard Allen / richard@180marine.com
Richard Allen / CEO 180 Marine
Authorized Rocky Mountain Melges Dealer for Melges performance sport boats
2019 Colorado Laser Championship. Come on up to Grand Lake, CO on 8/17 - 8/18!
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New Melges Dealer in the Rocky Mountain Region
Meet Richard Allen CEO of 180 Marine. 180 Marine is the new Melges Dealer for Colorado, supporting the Rocky Mountain Region. He's excited to represent such a quality company and remarkable boats!
Richard Allen / CEO 180 Marine / New Melges Dealer in the Rocky Mountain Region
For nearly 75 years, Melges has been at the forefront of sailing innovation, and although the company has evolved from humble beginnings as a wooden flat-bottom rowboat builder to the creators of the best hulls, sails, covers, and accessories on the market, the commitment to detail, community building, and passion for the sport (as well as the iconic scow design) has remained.
Built by Melges and designed by Reichel Pugh, the Melges 14™ exudes innovation and excellence in one design sailing. It’s speed, quality, durability, comfort, and fun wrapped into one dynamic and modern sailing package. In development for over two years, it offers a fun and exciting upwind and downwind experience when compared to other boats in its size range. Perfect for all ages, it features a large, comfortable open cockpit — so no bailing. An ultra-cool carbon mast and boom complements its modern, yet flexible sail plan (full or mid-range). You can either car top or tow it behind any vehicle. It’s easy to move it around on a custom Melges 14 dolly. It’s a fantastic beach boat — a fun, family-style sailboat or a one-design racing platform.
Let's sail cool boats — the new Melges 14!
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THERE ARE THREE MELGES 14 SAIL TYPES Everyone can sail the Melges 14. By simply interchanging the carbon mast tip, you can modify the Melges 14 to best fit you — easy and really fun for all.
MELGES RED This sail is ideal for Melges sailors with weight ranging from 75-120 lbs. It’s a great way to get light sailors in the Melges 14 — 58 square feet of fun.
MELGES BLUE The Melges Blue sail size is perfect for sailors in the 125-175 lbs. range.
MELGES GOLD Big and fast, yet easy to de-power if needed! The Gold Melges 14 sail is ideal for sailors ranging up to 250 lbs.
180 Marine is representing the Melges 14, Melges 20 and the Melges 24.
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Did you know there are 5 Melges 14's in Colorado? Talk to Richard Allen about your fleet building interest. Get your, buddies, together and form a fleet. We have special fleet pricing if you purchase 3 boats at once.
Buy a boat, help us build a fleet, there is nothing better than a dozen racing every week!
June 26, 2019 12-5pm. Melges demo day in Colorado at Union Sailing Club, Longmont, Colorado. Test sail the Melges. Buy a boat, start a fleet, and receive a special fleet-building price.
Questions? Email Richard Allen >>
Melges Demo Day at Union Sailing Club
Come and experience a Melges 14 at Union Sailing Club / June 26, 2019 12-5pm
Come see and sail the newest design on the planet!
Built by Melges Performance Sailboats in Zenda, Wisconsin, USA, and designed by Reichel/Pugh, the Melges 14 is a modern SINGLEHANDED ONE-DESIGN with the ability to sail with ONE OR TWO PEOPLE. With its large and open transom, there’s never a need to bail. The carbon mast and boom complement its flexible sail plan with THREE RIGS. Order a custom Melges 14 dolly, easily cartop it or tow it behind any vehicle. It’s the perfect beach boat, FAMILY sailboat or a one-design RACING platform. It’s speed, quality, durability, and comfort and FUN wrapped into one dynamic sailing package.
Come and meet Richard Allen from 180 Marine, Colorado's new Melges dealer. Did you know there are 5 Melges 14's in Colorado? Talk to Richard Allen about your fleet building interest. Get your, buddies, together and form a fleet. We have special fleet pricing if you purchase 3 boats at once.
Buy a boat, help us build a fleet, there is nothing better than a dozen racing every week!
Questions? Email Richard Allen >>
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