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MELGES

The Wizard of Zenda

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A documentary film exploring the life of sailing legend

Buddy Melges

 He won Olympic medals and world championships. But sailing’s biggest prize eluded him, the America’s Cup. Follow Buddy’s extraordinary journey as seen through unprecedented access to over 200 hours of archival footage and interviews with the icons of sailing.
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Buddy Melges interviewed by Anne Peterson

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"Keep listening to other sailors and keep learning about the sport… And if you do start winning, don't ever be afraid to share what you know with your fellow sailors."

Harry Clemons "Buddy" Melges Jr  •  1930 - 2023

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