Executive Committee
Chair
LAURA GRONDIN
+1 860 922 4235 | E-mail
West Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Dark Energy USA-864
Vice Chairman of Europe
PAOLO BRESCIA
+39 348 7134424 | E-mail
Milan, Italy
Melgina ITA-854
Vice Chairman of Americas
CHELSEA SIMMS
E-mail
Grosse Point, Michigan, USA
Straightarrow USA-830
Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific
Vacant
Member of Europe
MICHAEL TARABOCHIA
+49 163 7472760 | E-mail
Munich, Germany
White Room GER-677
Member of North America
SCOT ZIMMERMAN
+1 (231) 620 7783 | E-mail
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Bad Idea USA-717
Treasurer
MILES QUINTON
+44 7764 959540 | E-mail
London, United Kingdom
Zhik Race Team GBR-694
Chairman of the Technical Committee
MIKE GOZZARD
Mobile/WhatsApp: +1 519-525-2379 | E-mail
Goderich, Ontario, Canada
CAN-031"Rush"
Read about the history of IM24CA
Past Chairmen
| Jens Altern Wathne - NOR | 2015-2019 |
| Riccardo Simoneschi - ITA | 2011-2014 |
| Günter Tzeschlock - GER | 2008-2010 |
| Henri Samuel - FRA | 2003-2007 |
| Tom Freytag - USA | 1999-2002 |
Past Vice Chairmen Europe
| Piero Andolina - ITA | 2022-2023 |
| Miles Quinton - GBR | 2016-2021 |
| Michael Schineis - AUT | 2012-2015 |
| Günter Tzeschlock - GER | 2011 |
| Riccardo Simoneschi - ITA | 2007-2010 |
| Nils Hauff - NOR | 2003-2006 |
| Christian Roman - FRA | 2000-2002 |
| Henri Samuel - FRA | 1999 |
Past Vice Chairmen Americas
| Duncan Stamper - CAN | 2017-2022 |
| Brian Hutchinson - USA (acting Vice Chair US) | 2016 |
| Rob Britts - USA | 2015 |
| Chris Farkas - USA | 2013-2014 |
| Simon Strauss - USA | 2011-2012 |
| Travis Weisleder - USA | 2009-2010 |
| Scott Gregory - USA | 2007-2008 |
| Karen Gottwald - USA | 2005-2006 |
| Jeff Jones - USA | 2004 |
| Hal Pickering - USA | 2002-2003 |
| John Porter - USA | 2000-2001 |
| Ed O'Sullivan - USA | 1999 |
Past Secretaries and Treasurers
| Tomi Hakola - FIN - Secretary & Treasurer | 2008-2017 |
| Simon Henning - GBR - Treasurer | 2007-2008 |
| Günter Tzeschlock - GER - Secretary | 2003-2007 |
| Quentin Strauss - GBR - Treasurer | 2003-2006 |
| Keith Musto - GBR - Secretary & Treasurer | 1999-2002 |
Past Members of Europe, Americas and Asia/Pacific
| Kevin Nixon - AUS - Member Asia/Pacific & Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific | 2016-2019 2020-2023 |
| Paul Krak Arntson - USA - Member Americas | 2017-2022 |
| Michael Good - SUI - Member Europe | 2015-2019 |
| Duncan Stamper - CAN - Member Americas | 2015-2016 |
| Warwick Rooklyn - AUS - Member Asia/Pacific | 2014-2015 |
| Rob Britts - USA - acting Member Americas | 2014 |
| Simon Strauss - USA - Member Americas | 2013 |
| Jens Altern Wathne - NOR - Member Europe | 2011-2014 |
| Chris Farkas - USA - Member Americas | 2011-2012 |
| Martin Finell - FIN - Member Europe | 2007-2010 |
| Bill Carlton - USA - Member Americas | 2009-2010 |
| Travis Weisleder - USA - Member Americas | 2007-2008 |
| Tomi Hakola - FIN - Member Europe | 2003-2006 |
| Scott Gregory - USA - Member Americas | 2005-2006 |
| Karen Gottwald - USA - Member Americas | 2004 |
| Jeff Jones - USA - Member Americas | 2003 |
Past Tech Comm Chairs
| Neil Murphy | 1999 |
| Peter Göckel - GER | 2012 - 2019 |
IM24CA Executive Committee
The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) World Council meets annually. It comprises representatives of each of the National Melges 24 Class Associations plus representatives from the Class builders. The IM24CA World Council is responsible for electing an IM24CA Executive Committee, which takes charge of the day-to-day management of the class on the World Council's behalf.
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairman, three Vice Chairman, three Ordinary Members, the Treasurer and the Chairman of the Technical Committee.
Each Officer shall be a Melges 24 boat owner and current full member of an NCA for the past two (2) years, except the Chairman of Technical Committee.
Each Officer position is for three (3) year term period. Term limits are set to two consecutive terms in the same Officer position. The Chairman of the Technical Committee shall be appointed by the World Council on an annual basis and shall serve on the Executive Committee ex officio without a vote and without being counted towards quorum.
The election of Officers will involve a democratic process whereby Officers are elected through a vote of the World Council.
In addition the IM24CA Executive Committee currently employs four part-time professional staff to assist them in the management of the class (Championship Coordinator, Chief Measurer, Rule Advisor, Administrator / Media Coordinator). These professional staff members have no voting rights. Click here to meet IM24CA Staff.
Jens Wathne - 2017 Melges 24 World Championship - Helsinki, Finland
Riccardo Simoneschi
Günter Tzeschlock
Tomi Hakola - 2016 Melges 24 European Championship - Hyeres, France
IM24CA Executive Committee members Riccardo Simoneschi, Chris Farkas, Michael Schineis and Tomi Hakola - 2014 Melges 24 European Championship - Balatonfüred, Hungary
IM24CA people - Michael Schineis, Hank Stuart, Tomi Hakola, Fiona Brown, Riccardo Simoneschi - 2013 Melges 24 European Championship - Medemblik, the Netherlands
Michael Good - 2015 Melges 24 World Championship - Middelfart, Denmark
Travis Weisleder
Keith Musto
Jens Wathne - 2019 Melges 24 World Championship - Villasimius, Sardinia, Italy
Peter Göckel
Riccardo Simoneschi, Tomi Hakola and Jens Wathne - 2012 Melges 24 World Championship - Torbole, Italy
Mike Gozzard
Piero Andolina
Paul Krak Arntson
Duncan Stamper
Kevin Nixon
