The 2008 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club on September 18-21 is a little less than a month away as the entry list continues to grow. More than 40 entries have been received so far, with expectations of 50+.
From the Czech Melges 24 Class - The Czech Championship Melges 24, 15. – 17. 2008, Marina Lipno The second Czech Championship in class Melges 24 was held on Lake Lipno. A record number of boats came to the event; 19 boats from 4 countries (15 Czech boats, 1 Italian, 2 German and 1 from Austria).
Airlie Beach Regatta was sailed over the past 7 days in perfect moderate to fresh trade winds in Australias Whitsundays off the world famous Great Barrier Reef.
Coral Reef Sailing Apparel (CRSA) has been selected as the official provider of event apparel for the 2008 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship. Official U.S.
The organisers of the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship (Annapolis, MD, 26 October to 2 November) have launched a great new Forum where you can get answers to your questions and find useful supporting information. Check out the new forum at www.annapolismelges24.com
Congratulations to Melges 24 sailors Kristian Nergaard, Petrus Eide and Johan Barne of Norway on becoming the 5.5 Metre European Champions. This hugely experienced team beat an 18 strong fleet racing from the Aland Yacht Club in Finland.
16 boats have already applied for the Czech Nationals including one German boat. Czech Melges association regards this number to be success for the class (10 competing boat in year 2007).
To have a more convenient travelling for the teams coming from outside Germany we have slightly changed the program for the 2008 German Open Chanpionship: Registration on Friday, 12.09. is possible until 12:00 oclock (instead 10:30)1st start in Friday, 12.09.
PRESS RELEASE - 29 JULY 2008 - REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE 2008 MELGES 24 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP, OFFICIAL EVENT SPONSORS ANNOUNCED Online Registration for the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship is now available. The event will be hosted by the Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis, Md.
