Following the problems with lost entry information experienced by the yacht club in Torbole I am delighted to report that the majority of entrants have now been in contact with the club and re-confirmed their entries.
Jim Schwerdt has been working hard on our behalf with shippers Peters & May and J P Reynolds to find a great shipping deal for the Worlds. Initial indications were that the total cost would be around US$12,000 but careful negotiations mean they have been able to almost halve this.
Around 20 entries from 7 nations are anticipated at the German Open National Championships, which take place from 25-28 July at the Luebecker Yacht Club as part of Germanys famous Travemuender Week.With the 2002 Worlds taking place in Travemuender many of the crews are taking this opportunity to sta
July 5-8 saw the Scandinavian Melges 24 fleet enjoying four fabulous days sailing at Hanko Race Week in Norway. With glorious sunshine, 28-32EC and not a cloud in the sky the fleet completed two races a day in tricky 4-15 knot conditions.
Nigel Young of North Sails reports from the Michel Herbelin sponsored French Open National Championship held from 28 June - 1 July in Brittany, France. I am travelling back from Le Crouesty in the North west of France having just competed in the French National Championships.
The Melges Class was not only the largest One Design Class at North Sails Race Week it was also the most competitive. You do not need to take my word for it - the Regatta organizers voted it most competitive, an accolade usually reserved for the larger boats.
Norwegian Class secretary Tom Knutsen confirms that plans are in full swingfor two of Scandinavia's most popular annual Melges events - Hanko Race Week (5-8 July) and the Open Norwegian Championship (15-17 August).
Jim Schwerdt is currently in the process of final price negotiations with the shippers for transporting boats from Europe for the Worlds and US winter regattas.
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With 20 entries the Melges 24 class will be the biggest at this year's North Sails Race Week. Raced in the beautiful waters off Long Beach, California, this 3 day event (22-24 June) attracts top competitors from around the world in a wide range of classes.
