2018 National Championship Wrap-up; ILYA – #FairSailing Initiative; Spring 2018 News and Updates Recent NCASA News. The key to tacking a Melges 14 is to have smooth movements. My Class, My Story: E-Scow. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. MELGES C SCOW. The racing fleets (MC scows, and M scows) are privately owned by club members. Inspired by more than 100 years of competitive racing, this cat-rigged, maneuverable sailboat is great fun and a total pleasure to sail. Sailing an M-Scow is pretty easy in heavy air. They were revised February 22, 2020 and can be found on the ILYA.org site, in our C-Scow and X-Boat sections and below. The Melges C Scow was the first class of scow built by Harry Melges, Sr. in 1945. Recent NCASA News. I think it is! The ILYA has posted new Class Rules covering the C-Scow and X-Boat classes. 2018 National Championship Wrap-up; ILYA – #FairSailing Initiative; Spring 2018 News and Updates Eight Bells is the traditional way of saying that a sailor's watch is over. Archived. A young sailor’s transition to a new fleet inspires a new generation of sailors, all while following a historical family legacy. Inspired by more than 100 years of competitive racing, this cat-rigged, maneuverable sailboat is great fun and a total pleasure to sail. I’m torn when I think about the latest trend for ocean racing, the scow bow. The consensus of most sailors is to drop the traveler, tighten the Cunningham, pull the jib car back, and hike, hike, hike. His point total was so low, nobody was even close. The sounding of ship's bell is well rooted in the history and tradition of the maritime industry. boat ownership not required).Boat ownership … Our Youth Sailing (Optimists and 420s) and Adaptive Sailing (Mini Illusions) Programs have club-owned boats for LHYC member use (i.e. On the other…cripes, these new designs are ugly. Unfortunately, for most “M” sailors, sailing in heavy air is an exercise in hiking and fatigue. The ILYA has posted new Class Rules covering the C-Scow and X-Boat classes. C scow advice. By Goose, August 26, 2012 in Dinghy AnarchyGoose, August 26, 2012 in Dinghy Anarchy I … The C Scow was the first class of scow built by Harry C. Melges, Sr. in 1945; it quickly became an all-time speed favorite. It quickly became known for cerebral, tactical skills being central to success on the water. Melges Team Member Eddie Cox narrates a step-by-step tutorial on how to properly tack a Melges 14 in light to heavy air. On the one hand, it’s a fascinating development. They were revised February 22, 2020 and can be found on the ILYA.org site, in our C-Scow and X-Boat sections and below. After winning the WYA, the ILYA, and finishing 2nd at the ILYA Invitational, Steve Schmidt took all comers to win the 2014 National Rankings.