We have several crews (including a Norwegian and a French crew) who are looking for reasonably priced charter boats for the worlds. If you are able to make your boat available please visit the boats for charter page and list the details.
Today’s final race of the Ocean BMW Melges 24 European Championship in Torquay was the most exciting yet in what has been an absolutely gripping regatta.
Racing on the penultimate day of the Ocean BMW Melges 24 European Championship was as challenging and hard fought as ever and tomorrows final race will decide the winner in this hugely competitive and high scoring regatta.
Like the most difficult game of snakes and ladders you could possibly imagine was how Stuart Simpson of Team Barbarians described todays racing at the Ocean BMW Melges 24 European Championship in Torquay. Big fleet Melges 24 sailing is as tough as it gets, particularly in these light conditions.
9am - The teams are just preparing to go afloat here in Torquay and this morning it looks as if racing will start on time. We've currently got around 8 knots from the south west with broken sunshine and a forecast for around 8-10 knots.
The Ocean BMW Melges 24 European Championship 2005 got underway today with two classic light airs races that kept the 50 competitors from 10 nations on their toes and left several of the top favourites feeling decidedly off the pace.
After three days of frenetic activity 50 crews and boats from 10 nations have all been weighed, measured, inspected and stamped and are set to commence battle for the Ocean BMW Melges 24 European Championship 2005 tomorrow.
Would all competitors travelling to the European Championship please note that there is likely to be a fuel price protest in the UK on Wednesday 14 September. Protestors may blokade fuel stations, fuel distribution centres and possibly some major roads.
