Eivind Melleby


Eivind Melleby is a Norwegian sailor. He represented Norway at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Star class and won the Star World Championship in 2017.
He has also achieved podium finishes at world championship level in multiple classes and is a recipient of the Star Class Gold Laurel Wreath, an honor awarded to the winners of the Star Vintage Gold Cup.

Career

Eivind Melleby has competed internationally in Olympic sailing, one-design keelboat racing, and professional offshore competition. His career includes participation at world championship level across several classes, with podium finishes in the Star, Melges 24, and ILCA 7 classes.

Olympic sailing

Melleby represented Norway at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, competing in the Star class.
YearEventVenueResultCrewClassRef
2012Summer OlympicsLondon, United Kingdom4thPetter Morland PedersenStar

World Championships

Melleby has competed at the World Sailing-recognized world championship level in multiple sailing classes. His results include a world title in the Star class, additional podium finishes in the Star class, and medals at the Melges 24 and ILCA 7 World Championships.
YearEventVenueResultCrewClassRef
2019Star World ChampionshipPorto Cervo, Italy3rd

Star Vintage Gold Cup

Melleby is a recipient of the Star Class Gold Laurel Wreath, an honor awarded to the winners of the Star Vintage Gold Cup. He has won the event twice, in 2019 and 2024.
YearEventVenueResultCrewClassRef
2019Star Vintage Gold CupGull Lake, United States1st