Mark Honer

Anne Peterson

Quicklier Film Partners

Harry 'Buddy' Melges, Jr.

MELGES: The Wizard of Zenda is a documentary about one of the greatest sailors in the history of the sport, Buddy Melges. The film explores the the untold story of a fiercely competitive but beloved sailor who won Olympic medals and world championships - and his quest to capture the pinnacle of sailing, the America’s Cup.

** This special On-Demand screening of the film is preceded by a report from the 37th America's Cup by Executive Producer Anne Peterson. Anne traveled to Barcelona to support the American Magic Youth team-helmed by Harry Melges IV.

The 'Pay what you Wish' feature means you can rent the film for $5 to $50. Anything over $15 goes to the Sail-It-Forward which helps us produce educational content for sailing schools. 

Premiere-Sailing Showcase-Official Selection

Annapolis Film Festival

Mystic Film Festival

Friday Harbor Film Festival

Cine-World Film Festival

Truly it’s vexing that sailing luminaries don’t get more attention in the U.S. - and it really hits you front and center watching “The Wizard of Zenda,” Mark Honer’s terrific documentary film about the legendary Buddy Melges.

Wendy Mitman-Editor in Chief

Mark Honer has crafted a remarkable journey through the life and career of an extraordinary sailing icon. Simply, Melges was a man so in love with sailing, speed and competition, so naturally attuned to the wind and the sea, that he dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence and became one of the most accomplished sailors of all time.

Tara Cooney

"The first public screening of the 85 -minute documentary was on a bleak, rainy Saturday morning [in Annapolis]. To my surprise, 600 people showed up to see this film about the most accomplished racing sailor of our era."

MELGES: The Wizard of Zenda - America's Cup