The leading, performance sailboat supplier has proudly delivered high quality boats around the world since 1945. Each Melges boat is built with pride and backed by an experienced, knowledgeable team.
MANIFESTO
MANIFESTO
We’ve spent three generations pushing these boats forward.
Across borders and language barriers,
past challenges, competitors, and
through rough waters.
We’ve pushed past what people thought was possible and into what they only could have imagined.
All because we know your boat takes you more places than just across the finish line.
So build your memories,
your skill,
and your passion.
Get out there. And push forward.
MISSION
MISSION
To build strong, profitable relationships with a broad spectrum of consumers and businesses. To promote the sport of sailing as a lifelong, family activity. We will deliver innovative, quality products and services that offer great value and friendly service, and will adhere to our core values of being fair, caring, human, dynamic and driven.
VISION
VISION
To be the world leader in performance sailing products and services.
MEET THE TEAM
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HARRY MELGES III
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ANDY BURDICK
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EDDIE COX
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MORGAN KINNEY
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
From Boat Maker to Icon
Since 1945, Melges has been at the forefront of sailing innovation. Although the company has evolved from humble beginnings as a wooden flat-bottom rowboat builder to the creators of the best hulls, sails, covers and accessories on the market, the commitment to detail, community building, and passion for the sport has remained.
A TIMELESS BUILDER
Continuing tradition while pushing the boundaries.
From boats that can be used for leisure to those that are raced in the highest international classes, and everything in between. From those with the love of the fleet handed down from generation to generation to those with brand new sailors and families finding success at their first try. The breadth of sailing capabilities within the family of Melges boats stretches wide.
No matter how far forward we go, we remain committed to the devotion, generosity, perseverance and passion that our community has come to expect.
FAMILY LEGACY
Decades of Dedication
Our identity as a symbol of quality, excellence, and experience came from generations of groundbreaking ideas backed by some of the most decorated sailors in the sport.
Beginning with founder Harry C. Melges, the company has maintained a commitment and passion for not only building the highest quality boats, but building strong communities to foster the sport as well.
Early on, Harry Sr.’s son, Harry “Buddy” Melges Jr., was involved in operating the family boat-building business. Over time, Buddy established an impressive collection of championship titles, Olympic medals, and America’s Cup campaigns.
Harry Melges III proved that racing runs in the family when he won the 2002 Melges 24 World Championship in Travemunde, Germany. Harry became CEO of Melges Performance Sailboats in 1995. Harry continues the legacy of Melges, securing the family company’s commitment to the growth of the sport and advancement of sailing engineering.
Our commitment to community and passion for connection began within the family. Melges isn’t just the most reputable, recognized and respected of industry names, it’s our family name.
ABOUT BUDDY MELGES
Harry C. ‘Buddy’ Melges, Jr. is considered to be the greatest sailor in the sport of sailing. The son of Melges Boat Works’ founder Harry Sr., Buddy was an internationally known and very well-respected yachtsman. But perhaps he’s most recognized for his America’s Cup accomplishments.