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O Melges 24, como a frota o viu
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The Melges 24 is a 7.3-meter fractional sloop with a lifting keel, designed by Reichel/Pugh and built by Melges Boat Works and Devoti Sailing since 1993. It displaces 793 kg and has a 2.5-meter beam and 1.5-meter draft. The boat is primarily used for one-design racing, with crews like Quantum Sails maintaining a consistent four-person team for competitive sailing.9:51 These teams often employ coaches to refine maneuvers such as starts, tacks, and mark roundings, and follow structured pre-race routines to identify wind shifts.5:05 The Melges 24 is part of a progression for sailors, with some moving into the class after sailing dinghies like the Optimist, Europe, and Laser (ILCA).16:43 The boat is also used in competitive events, with facilities like Tønsberg Seilforening in Norway equipped to perform measurement checks on Melges 24s during European Championships.1:03 Sailors with experience on the Melges 24, such as sailmaker Andy Camarda, have also competed in races like the Chicago to Mackinac.2:53
