{"id":884,"date":"2020-03-16T11:59:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T09:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melges24.com\/Worlds2021\/?p=884"},"modified":"2020-03-16T11:59:39","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T09:59:39","slug":"cancellation-of-the-2020-melges-24-world-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melges24.com\/Worlds2021\/2020\/03\/16\/cancellation-of-the-2020-melges-24-world-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"CANCELLATION of the 2020 Melges 24 World Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Melges 24 sailors,<\/p>\n

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;\u00a0and 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. \u00a0<\/p>\n

This was not a decision we came to lightly and we know that many of you, myself included, will be disappointed. \u00a0But our first responsibility is to the health and well-being of our sailors, our staff and the community at large.<\/p>\n

We are all in uncharted waters. \u00a0We have not even experienced yet, here in the US, the quarantines and shutdowns that our European friends are living. \u00a0<\/p>\n

What I do know is that sailors are hardy and resilient, not afraid to get wet and unwilling to back down from a challenge. \u00a0This 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.<\/p>\n

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. \u00a0 We are already working on our future plans and will share news as soon as we can.<\/p>\n

If I can be of help to you, please let me know. \u00a0<\/p>\n

We do plan to issue refunds for Worlds’ registrations. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Please do take care of your family and yourselves through this challenging, unprecedented time in modern history.<\/p>\n

My best to all of you.<\/p>\n

Laura Grondin\u00a0
Chair\u00a0
International Melges 24 Class Association\u00a0

E-mail<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

March 16, 2020<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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