For the competitors arriving at the City Dock this morning on day three of the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship, the chances of racing taking place seemed unlikely, with Annapolis shrouded in low cloud and no evidence of any wind whatsoever.
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Despite the decidedly damp and cold conditions which prevailed on day two of the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship, the quality of racing for the international fleet was nonetheless characteristically red hot.
It's raining but we have good wind here today in Annapolis and we're just a few minutes from the start of Race 3 of the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship so switch over the The Blog now and keep up with all the action.
The Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship got underway today with two tricky races sailed in predominantly light airs out on Chesapeake Bay.
The sun is shining and we've got the promise of some nice moderate winds here in Annapolis for the opening day of the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship.
Competitors from across Europe and North America are gathering this evening for the opening ceremony at the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship.
There is no shortage of top teams competing to claim the top spot at the forthcoming Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Melges 24 World Championship and as the fleet begins to assemble here in Annapolis, Justin Chisholm caught up with a few key players to gauge the mood and find out about their individual pr
The Pusser's Wipeout Of The Day Award will be presented daily throughout the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship to the crew completing the most spectacular broach/wipeout of the day.
