The Melges 24 is one of the most exciting small racing boats, and the fastest growing small boat racing phenomenon in the U.S. today. Charleston Harbor is the site of several nationwide Melges competitions each year. For more on Melges racing in Charleston Harbor, please click this article, "Sailors Prepare for Nationals," in the September 2008 Post & Courier.
The Melges 24 is
considered the most unique one design
sportboat in the world as well as one of the fastest-growing classes of
high performance yachts. Melges 24
"OSA is the premiere Melges 24 performance racing school." Joy Dunigan, "2008 OSAsailing.com Melges 24 U.S. National Championship" Press Officer
OSA's Melges 24 racing clinics are held onboard the actual racing vessels. Graduates are eligible to qualify for the OSA Racing Team in the Melges Worlds, Key West Race Week, Annapolis NOODs, Melges National, Charleston Race Week and Atlantic Coast Championship/King’s Day Regatta.
Graduate certifications include: Tactician, Helmsperson, Spinnaker Trimmer, Jib Trimmer, Fore Deck and World Class Regatta Crew
Melges 24 Racing Clinic - Part 1
This course entails a three-day introductory racing clinic. The course includes racing rules, tactics, sail handling and crew teamwork.
Melges 24 Racing Clinic - Part 2
This course entails a three-day advanced racing clinic. The course includes advanced tactics, close quarter, upwind, downwind, starting and weight placement in heavy, moderate and light air.
Melges Video:
First half:
Melges 24 World Championships in Italy, 2008
Second half:
Melges 24 Charleston, SC Nationals, September 2008
