Month: March 2020

Dear Melges 24 sailors,

The International Melges 24 Class Association is hoping that we will be able to host a World Championship in Miami, Florida in late 2020.  

Obviously, our ability to make that happen is contingent upon how the worldwide COVID-19 crisis evolves.  At this point, we simply want to convey our aspiration.  We plan to be back in touch in about a month with more details so that teams can begin to plan.

Every single M24 sailor has been impacted by the global pandemic;  some circumstances are much more extreme and severe than others.  

I hope that our next shared experience will be planing through the warm waters under bright sunshine off the coast of Miami.

My best wishes for the safety and health of you, your family and your friends.

Laura Grondin 
Chair 
International Melges 24 Class Association 

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Enjoy the videos of the 2016 Melges 24 Worlds in Miami by Zerogradinord

Photos of the 2016 Melges 24 Worlds by © Pierrick Contin 

March 30, 2020

Dear Melges 24 sailors,

In light of the current global situation and feedback from local officials, the Executive Committee of the IM24CA along with Randy Draftz, our event organizer; and in consultation with Megan Ratliff, Chair of the US Melges 24 Class, reached the difficult decision today to cancel the World Championship scheduled for the beginning of May.  

This was not a decision we came to lightly and we know that many of you, myself included, will be disappointed.  But our first responsibility is to the health and well-being of our sailors, our staff and the community at large.

We are all in uncharted waters.  We have not even experienced yet, here in the US, the quarantines and shutdowns that our European friends are living.  

What I do know is that sailors are hardy and resilient, not afraid to get wet and unwilling to back down from a challenge.  This is why I know that our class will emerge as a strong and vibrant organization because we share a passion for our sport and a love of our boats.

I give my sincerest thanks to Randy for his dauntless spirit and energy towards producing a world class event and through this incredibly unreal week.   We are already working on our future plans and will share news as soon as we can.

If I can be of help to you, please let me know.  

We do plan to issue refunds for Worlds’ registrations.  

Please do take care of your family and yourselves through this challenging, unprecedented time in modern history.

My best to all of you.

Laura Grondin 
Chair 
International Melges 24 Class Association 

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March 16, 2020

 

Dear IM24CA sailors,

I have written and re-written a memo to you every day this week; only to have current events change the situation.

First of all, I wish for all of our sailors and support staff and their families to be healthy.

What I am here today to say is that the status of our World championship is top of mind and an everyday pursuit to come to the best outcome for the entire class.

Please bear with us and an answer will be forthcoming shortly.  Please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

My best to you and your families,

Laura Grondin
Chair
International Melges 24 Class Association

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