Buddy Melges Quotes

United States, Sailor
January 26, 1930

Harry C. "Buddy" Melges, Jr. is a competitive sailor. He has earned national and international championships in several classes in conventional sailing and ice-boating

Sailboat racing becomes a game of chance only when you are not prepared

Buddy Melges
- Game
- Chance
- Sailboat
Start first and increase your lead.

Buddy Melges
- Start
- Lead
- Increase

I will never try to steer myself into a situation that I know might create a discussion after the race any protest immediately cuts down on my social hours after the race is over.

Buddy Melges
- Situation
- Race
- Hours