In a tense and tricky final race on Lake St Claire, Detroit, California's Argyle Campbell and his crew of Don Jesberg, Robert Kinney and Aaron Serenis aboard "Rock Roll" became the Melges 24 North American Champions 2004.
The second of three days racing at the Melges 24 North American Championship in Detroit brought mixed conditions, mixed fortunes and plenty of exciting racing.
Press Release - The second Melges 24 North American Championship got underway today with four great windward leeward races run by the North Star Sail Club on Lake St Claire, Detroit, MI. The thirty-boat fleet comprises crews from across the USA and Canada as well as three teams from Europe.
Press Release - Englishman Quentin Strauss's Team Gill, helmed by Stuart Rix, routed the home French teams with a double first on day one of the French Melges 24 Open National Championships which got underway at Larmor Beach, Lorient today.
From Scott Gregory, USMCA SE District Governor - As most of yall are aware, Pensacola was hit hard by Hurricane Ivan and the damage is rather extensive. I received official notice from the Fleet Captain at PYC that due to the enormous damage WFORC has been canceled this year.
From Denis Enfant of the French Class - Here are FIVE GOOD REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN NOVEMBRE A HYERES! 1. The competitors who already participated in NOVEMBRE A HYERES in 2003 valued the spot, the quality of the reception, the easy logistics conditions and the convivial organization. 2.
From Nils Hauff of the Norwegian Class - After a close match NOR 506 Geir Dahl Andersen, the 2002-champion, won his second Norwegian Championship this week-end. NOR 366 Eivind Melleby who did so well in Marstrand, won the silver medal only one point behind NOR 506.