{"id":89,"date":"2019-07-19T04:17:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T04:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melgesic37class.expertwolf.com\/2019-nyyc-175th-anniversary-regatta-press-release-thursday\/"},"modified":"2021-08-21T05:29:19","modified_gmt":"2021-08-21T05:29:19","slug":"2019-nyyc-175th-anniversary-regatta-press-release-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/news\/2019-nyyc-175th-anniversary-regatta-press-release-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"SKILL AND STRATEGY PUT TO THE TEST ON DAY FOUR OF THE NEW YORK YACHT CLUB 175TH ANNIVERSARY REGATTA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEWS RELEASE \u00bb FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Joy of Racing Reimagined<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/29E4E628-5CE0-4208-8C51-B6CDBE19B094.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1673\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/29E4E628-5CE0-4208-8C51-B6CDBE19B094.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/news\/2019\/07\/19\/2019-nyyc-175th-anniversary-regatta-press-release-thursday\/29e4e628-5ce0-4208-8c51-b6cdbe19b094\/\" class=\"wp-image-1673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/29E4E628-5CE0-4208-8C51-B6CDBE19B094.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/29E4E628-5CE0-4208-8C51-B6CDBE19B094-600x359.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/29E4E628-5CE0-4208-8C51-B6CDBE19B094-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/29E4E628-5CE0-4208-8C51-B6CDBE19B094-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/HLN_1540-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1674\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/HLN_1540.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/news\/2019\/07\/19\/2019-nyyc-175th-anniversary-regatta-press-release-thursday\/hln_1540\/\" class=\"wp-image-1674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/HLN_1540-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/HLN_1540-600x355.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/HLN_1540-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/HLN_1540-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/HLN_1540-1536x909.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/HLN_1540-2048x1211.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3E8BC4FE-9B72-4749-9C3E-21D0AEF3275B.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1675\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3E8BC4FE-9B72-4749-9C3E-21D0AEF3275B.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/news\/2019\/07\/19\/2019-nyyc-175th-anniversary-regatta-press-release-thursday\/3e8bc4fe-9b72-4749-9c3e-21d0aef3275b\/\" class=\"wp-image-1675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3E8BC4FE-9B72-4749-9C3E-21D0AEF3275B.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3E8BC4FE-9B72-4749-9C3E-21D0AEF3275B-600x364.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3E8BC4FE-9B72-4749-9C3E-21D0AEF3275B-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3E8BC4FE-9B72-4749-9C3E-21D0AEF3275B-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results after Thursday &#8211; Day 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ScreenShot2019-07-18at10.32.28PM-1024x599.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ScreenShot2019-07-18at10.32.28PM-1024x599.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ScreenShot2019-07-18at10.32.28PM-600x351.png 600w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ScreenShot2019-07-18at10.32.28PM-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ScreenShot2019-07-18at10.32.28PM-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ScreenShot2019-07-18at10.32.28PM-1536x898.png 1536w, https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ScreenShot2019-07-18at10.32.28PM.png 1830w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SKILL AND STRATEGY PUT TO THE TEST ON DAY FOUR OF THE NEW YORK YACHT CLUB 175TH ANNIVERSARY REGATTA<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAMS <em>QUBIT<\/em> AND <em>FOREIGN AFFAIR<\/em> TAKE OVER LEADERBOARD<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NEWPORT, R.I. (July 18, 2019) \u2014 After a relaxing lay-day, Melges IC37 sailors hit the water this afternoon for some wet and wild racing on Day 4 of the New York Yacht Club 175th Anniversary Regatta. Races 6 and 7 were contested by the 21 boat fleet in the rain and a shifty, 6-10 knot northeasterly breeze driven by weather systems moving through New England. A little rain didn\u2019t rattle the Melges IC37 Class members one bit \u2014 they race for the love of the sport in any weather!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fleet was postponed once again this morning due to a lack of breeze and remained onshore until 11:00am EDT. Fully geared up, and anticipating a sporty day on the water, the Melges IC37 sailors docked off and motored out to the race course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s conditions issued a test in skill and strategy that shook up the scoreboard. Teams <em>Qubit<\/em>, helmed by Chris Lewis, and <em>Foreign Affair<\/em>, helmed by William Edwards, climbed the leaderboard into first and second place overall after mastering consistency and fleet management around the course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about their strategy for success, <em>Qubit<\/em> skipper Chris Lewis noted consistency and avoiding major dips in their scoreline. \u201cWe\u2019ve been gradually working on our boat handling and improving as a team through the season. Things have been coming together, so we feel like we\u2019re now able to be more consistent. In this really competitive fleet that seems to be working out for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crew member Alec Snyder added that \u201cevery boat is still working different modes in different conditions. But it seems that those who can switch gears the best and limit mistakes are those who are consistently in the top 10.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IC37 by Melges was designed to level the playing field to test preparation, skill, and teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cChris and Karen Lewis have jumped into this new fleet with both feet and have put a tremendous amount of effort in their team allowing everyone to grow,\u201d Snyder said with admiration. \u201cWorking as a unit is as important as boat speed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they dried down and packed up the boats, the soggy sailors headed to the New York Yacht Club for the post-racing social, gear and all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>For a taste of the Melges IC37 experience follow the daily media coverage published on the Melges IC37 Class Association <a href=\"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MelgesIC37Class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Facebook page<\/a>, as well as live action direct from the race course and social events on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melgesic37class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more results and event information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nyyc.org\/175th-anniversary-regatta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nyyc.org\/175th-anniversary-regatta<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL MELGES IC37 CLASS ASSOCIATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From its inception, the Melges IC37 Class was developed to create a racing experience unlike any other. The IC37 by Melges is an innovative amateur one-design sailboat designed to race with a crew of family and friends that makes possible what many sailors seek: the opportunity to test their preparation, skill, and teamwork on the most level playing field available. The IC37 is designed by Mills Design, built by Westerly Marine and FIBRE Mechanics, and managed by Melges Performance Sailboats. Selected by <em>Sailing World Magazine<\/em> as the 2019 Corinthian Boat of the Year, the IC37 is the boat of choice for top international competitions such as the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup and the Canada\u2019s Cup. Learn more at MelgesIC37Class.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS STORY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura Beigel \u00b7 Beigel Sailing Media \u00b7 laura@beigelsailingmedia.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FOR MORE INFORMATION ON NEW BOATS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy Burdick \u00b7 Melges Performance Sailboats \u00b7&nbsp;andy@melges.com \u00b7 (262) 275-1110<br>Federico Michetti \u00b7 Melges Europe \u00b7 federico@melges.com \u00b7 +39 349 856 9100<br>Sam Pearson \u00b7 Ancasta Race Boats UK \u00b7&nbsp;sampearson@ancasta.com \u00b7 +442380 016582<br>Harry Melges \u00b7 Melges Performance Sailboats \u00b7&nbsp;harry@melges.com \u00b7 (262) 275-1110<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teams Qubit and Foreign Affair take over the leaderboard after mastering consistency and fleet management on the race course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":90,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[48,34,29,18,12,13,42,38,35,6,23,15,14,7,5,3,4,66,21,22,49,51,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/90"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ic37class.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}