MELGES 24 GOLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP

Scheduled for Zenda, Wisconsin - Home of the Melges 24 September 13-15, 2001

The Melges 24 Class and Melges Performance Sailboats have announced that the 2001 Melges 24 Gold Cup Championship will be held in Zenda, Wisconsin September 13-15, 2001. "We are bringing the class home to its roots". says Melges Vice President Andy Burdick. "We will have the best of the best here. Sailors will have the opportunity to enjoy the boat works, the Lake Geneva Yacht Club and everything else this beautiful venue has to offer."

The Lake Geneva Yacht Club will be the host club and they look forward to putting on a first class championship. All are invited to take part in this exciting event.

Attendance will be well over 50 Melges 24's as the US sailors gear up for the 2001 World Championship in Ft. Lauderdale this November. This will be a 100 plus boat event as a large European contingency will be attending.

For further information regarding the Gold Cup Championship or events leading up to the Melges 24 World Championship please contact: Melges Performance Sailboats at direct line number: 262-275-1110 or via email: andy@melges.com.