Firstly a very happy new year to all our readers. We've got a great season of sailing planned for 2003 with 19 World Ranking events alongside a host of National and local regattas ensuring there is something to keep every Melges 24 crew happy.
Please note that the initial deadline for entries to Terra Nova Trading Key West 2003 isWednesday 11 December. After this date there will be a late entry fee of US$200, so if you haven't already enteredvisit www.premiere-racing.com for Notice of Race, Entry Forms, logistical info, etc.
As well as working flat out to get European production of the Melges 24 underway, Devoti Sailing have also launched a new Melges 24 section on their web site with all the pricing and accessory information you need.
New European Melges 24 builder Devoti Sailing Ltd will be exhibiting at the Paris Boat Show (7-16 December) in association with the French Melges 24 Class Association.
(From Andy Burdick & The Boys In Zenda) Let it be heard - all of us will be sailing in Miami come early 2003! The Miami Melges 24 Championship will be February 28-March 2nd. The SORC organization has promised the Melges 24 Fleet they will be rolling out the Red carpet for us!
Melges Performance Sailboats Inc and Devoti Sailing Ltd today announced that they have reached agreement for Devoti Sailing to become the official European Builder of the International Melges 24 Class.
The third and final race of the Kings Day Regatta in Jacksonville, Florida gave way to extremesailing conditions bringing challenging and very interesting results.
Last night the sailors enjoyed a great food buffet and plenty of beverages in the ballroom of the Florida Yacht Club after sailing in wet, yet exciting, competitive and challenging weather conditions on day one. Today the conditions are not really any better.
Last night teams partied until early evening with oysters, beer and other beverages at the newly renovated facilities of the Florida Yacht Club. Everyone had a lot of fun after 17 boats turned out for practice races conducted by Skip Miller, Waterfront Director.
The Kings Day Regatta called it a short day due to lots of rain from a front pushing through north Florida (expected to bring much cooler weather for Sundays races). It managed to hold off long enough to squeeze in and complete two races.
