Foiling Articles

Melges Revolutionizes High-Speed Sailing with the US Debut of the Dynamic Switch One Design Foiling Dinghy

With the captivating thrill of the ocean wave and the rush of wind in the sails, Melges Performance Sailboats proudly introduces the US launch of the Switch One Design Foiling Dinghy. This cutting-edge foiling dinghy is a game-changer in the sailing world, promising to blend stellar performance with accessibility, transforming the landscape of high-speed sailing. Tasked with national sales, support, and fostering growth for this quickly thriving global one-design class, Melges is ready to make a splash with the Switch.

Conceived by Element 6, the Switch is a high-performance, single-handed foiling dinghy that elevates the standards of sailing. It promises top-tier equipment and quality sailing in a package that is both moderately priced and widely available, aiming to attract sailors across the spectrum, worldwide.

25-07-2025

SailGP on its way to Sassnitz

For those unfamiliar, SailGP is the Formula One of the sea—only louder, faster, and wetter. Twelve national teams, helming identical F50 foiling catamarans, will be ripping across the waves at blistering speeds, often faster than the wind itself. It’s not just racing—it’s a full-blown aquatic spectacle. Think G-force turns, split-second tactics, and airborne hulls, all happening just metres off the shoreline. But this stop on the 2025 Rolex SailGP calendar carries something extra: it’s home turf for Erik Heil and the Germany SailGP Team.

17-06-2025