Media Gallery: 2019 Melges IC37 National Championship
See the IC37 media from the 2019 IC37 National Championship.
See the IC37 media from the 2019 IC37 National Championship.
Teamwork, preparation, and skill were all put to the test in Newport’s finest conditions this weekend which delivered the closest, most hard-fought racing Class members have seen yet.
Melges IC37 sailors completed three races in glamorous conditions on Race Day 2, bringing us past the half way point in this hotly contested championship. The Members Only syndicate team still leads the competition into the final day, but it was Double Jointed, co-helmed by Ray Wulff and Andy Fisher, and Qubit, helmed by Chris Lewis that shined this afternoon.
Newport serves up the perfect challenge for Melges IC37 sailors on a memorable first day of racing at this inaugural event. The “Members Only” syndicate team top the overall standings after issuing a “one-two punch” on the water.
Members descend on the waters of Newport, R.I. to crown their first-ever National Champion. Follow the action direct from the race course and social events to see who will reign supreme.
The event’s final day was sailed in Newport’s perfect summer conditions: sunshine and sea breeze. Rougarou37, helmed by Andy Lovell, ultimately won the regatta with Qubit 15 points behind in second place.
After five days and 10 races, podium positions are still up for grabs in the Melges IC37 Fleet.
Teams Qubit and Foreign Affair take over the leaderboard after mastering consistency and fleet management on the race course.
Melges IC37 style teamwork was featured in full today as crews strived for consistency in variable conditions. Christopher Culver and the Blazer team managed to hang on to their overall lead, but it was Phil Lotz and his crew onboard Arethusa who won the day.
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