M24 - The first race today was very close between you and Rob Greenhalge. How did it pan out? HM - The first race was very close and Rob Greenhalge was going very fast.
Noon - The Melges 24 worlds fleet is currently sitting ashore waiting for wind at the St Francis Yacht Club. All eyes are trained west watching for signs of mist rolling in through the Golden Gate which the locals assure us will be the first sign that the sea breeze is on it's way.
Some seventy Melges 24 teams from nine nations are gathering at the St Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco in preparation for the Audi Melges 24 World Championship, which kicks off on Monday 13 October. The entry roster includes all the leading Melges 24 teams as well as some interesting new faces.
The Norwegians were successfully arranged over 3 days last weekend at Moss, 1 hour south of Oslo. Beautiful weather with winds 8-22 knots secured superb sailing conditions. MOSS Sailing Club secured a very high quality of the 10 races over 3 days.
When the Melges 24 was first introduced into the World the early prototype's were fitted with Kevlar sails. At the time Kevlar was the latest thing in sailcloth and matched perfectly with the high Tech design parameters of this Grand Prix Sports Boat.
Continued 6) Will the sails really last longer?YES! but how much longer will they last? That is a very good question which is nearly impossible to answer! We all know that it is possible to destroy a brand new sail in one outing in the right conditions, but I think it is safe to say the following.
From Christel Durand - Day D - 10!!! Have you already planned your trip to Hyres, South of France, where the Alfa Romeo National Open Championship 2003 is taking place from the 28th to the 31st of August? At least 7 nations and 50 boats are expected for this event.
The Open Norwegian Championship 2003 Melges 24 will take place at Moss, 1 hour south of Oslo, 21. - 24. August. 20-30 boats are expected to compete and the top ranked Norwegian boats will participate.
