A SCOW NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Two spectacular, windy races for the first day of the championship


The A Scow fleet is duking it out at the  2017 Wixon Jewelers A Scow National Championship this weekend at the Minnetonka Yacht Club.

After two races, Pat Hughes's Melvin leads the fleet with three points. Rounding out the podium is Tom Freytag's MadCap and Tom Whowell's  G Force helmed by R.J. Porter. North Sails holds the top five spots.

Today's racing saw big breeze, waves, and consistent whitecaps. Epic conditions for the first of three days.  There are some very tough competitors on the water this weekend. Everyone's hungry to find out who will take the title!

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Photo by Steve Bernstein, Power Play Action Images
Photo by Steve Bernstein, Power Play Action Images
Photo by Steve Bernstein, Power Play Action Images
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RESULTS — DAY ONE

1. Melvin, Patrick Hughes — 2 - 1 ; 3
2. MadCap, Tom Freytag — 1 - 4 ; 5
3. G Force, R.J. Porter — 5 - 3 ; 8
4. Eagle, Vincent Porter — 4 - 5 ; 9
5. Instigator, Judson Dayton — 8 - 2 ; 10
6. Ajax, Mike Keefe — 6 - 6 ; 12
7. White Magic, Chuck Lamphere — 7 - 8 ; 15
8. Valkyrie, Jim Klauser and Todd Haines — 9 - 9 ; 18
9. Red Eye, David Davenport — 3 - 17 ; 20
10. Amazinn, Carl Zinn — 10 - 10 ; 20
11. TypeA, William Crary — 15 - 7 ; 22
12. Cosmic Warrior, Rob Evans — 11 - 11 ; 22
13. Euphoria, Lee Alnes — 12 - 12 ; 24
14. Asylum, Larry Pardee —14 - 13 ; 27
15. Ship Of Fools, Peter Johanson — 13 - 16 ; 29
16. Flying Wasp, Dave Decker — 17 - 14 ; 31
17. Animal House, Jack Strothman — 18 - 15 ; 33
18. Snitch, Ken Broen — 16 - 18 ; 34
19. Encounter, Ronning- McDonagh — 19 - 22 ; 41
20. Lucky, John Dennis — 22 - 22 ; 44
21. Fast Forward, Brian Henke — 22 - 22 ; 44
Email Harry Melges or Eddie Cox for support from the builders at the A Scow National Championship. The Melges Team is here to help!
MELGES TEAM ON SITE AT THE A SCOW NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
HARRY MELGES III  · (262) 275-1110   Harry@Melges.com
EDDIE COX   ·  (262) 275-1110   Eddie@Melges.com
HANNAH NOLL · (262) 275-1110   Hannah@Melges.com

ABOUT THE MELGES A SCOW
Melges A Scows are built by Melges Performance Sailboats in Zenda, Wisconsin USA. The Melges A Scow is the fastest and largest: At 38 feet, it is the king of all scows. Nothing compares to its century of heritage, delivering a combination of raw power, speed and performance unmatched in one-design sailing. A true classic, the A Scow is monumental to watch, not to mention powerful to race. When you race a Melges A Scow you are at the top of your game.

ABOUT MELGES PERFORMANCE SAILBOATS
For more than 70 years, Melges has proudly delivered superior-built scows and sportboats around the world — New to the Melges family are the Melges 14 and Melges 40. Melges Performance Sailboats provides continuous customer service and product support unlike anyone else. Every Melges boat is signed, sealed, endorsed and delivered race ready by the best, for the best.
June 23, 2017  ·  (262) 275-1110 · Melges.com

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