An initiative by Melges 32 class members Jason Carroll and the DeVos family is hoping to help bridge the gap between post-junior/college sailing and entering into a grand prix racing arena. Called Project Sail,the goal is to supply a racing experience that otherwise might be not be possible.
Competing at the Melges 32 U.
S. National Championship in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on December 4-6 will be eight young sailors that have been handed the keys to a top-flight Melges 32. They will jump on the race course and begin the learning process of what it takes to compete in a grand prix racing environment. Joining the young sailors as on-board coach and main trimmer, or is longtime Melges 32 sailor Marty Kullman."Ideally we would like to see these sailors place forth a lot of effort,improve their skills, work within a team, and be competitive and ultimately,have a valuable experience that will help open doors for them in the future," commented Kullman. "I contemplate by the finish of the first regatta, or we will have learned a tremendous amount,and hopefully surprise a few of the other Melges 32 teams." - Read
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