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. Join us for a special Q&A with Dave Perry (in person), Dawn Riley (in person) and Brian Porter (via zoom). DAVE PERRY (from Pequot Yacht Club) National Sailing Hall of Fame, Match Racing National Champion, Olympic Rules Advisor, Recipient of US Sailing's Highest Honor, Nathaneal Herreshoff Award. DAWN RILEY National Sailing Hall of Fame, America's Cup Team Captain, Watch Captain on MAIDEN in the Whitbread Round The World Race, Executive Director Oakcliff Sailing Center. BRIAN PORTER (Via Zoom) Melges 24 World Champion and nine-time National Champion, 2013 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year. 1/2 of the proceeds to benefit St. Vincent's Foundation Directed By: Mark Honer/ Distributed by: Quicklier Film Partners/ Genre: Documentary/ Runtime: 1hr 25mins Concert Tickets $17 ($15 Ticket + $2 Convenience) General Admission
MELGES: THE WIZARD OF ZENDA
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PEQUOT YACHT CLUB AND BLACK ROCK YACHT CLUB

WITH
Q&A AFTER THE FILM WITH DAVE PERRY, DAWN RILEY AND BRIAN PORTER(VIA ZOOM)
DETAILS
Warehouse
Sunday, November 5th
Doors @ 6:30 PM
Show @ 7:00PM

GENRE
Film



TICKETING INFO
Price:$17 ($15 Ticket + $2 Convenience) General Admission
No Member Discount

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Description

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.

Join us for a special Q&A with Dave Perry (in person), Dawn Riley (in person) and Brian Porter (via zoom).

DAVE PERRY (from Pequot Yacht Club)
National Sailing Hall of Fame, Match Racing National Champion, Olympic Rules Advisor, Recipient of US Sailing's Highest Honor, Nathaneal Herreshoff Award.

DAWN RILEY
National Sailing Hall of Fame, America's Cup Team Captain, Watch Captain on MAIDEN in the Whitbread Round The World Race, Executive Director Oakcliff Sailing Center.

BRIAN PORTER (Via Zoom)
Melges 24 World Champion and nine-time National Champion, 2013 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year.

1/2 of the proceeds to benefit St. Vincent's Foundation Directed By: Mark Honer/ Distributed by: Quicklier Film Partners/ Genre: Documentary/ Runtime: 1hr 25mins

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