GERMAN NATIONALS TO HOST SECOND EVENT IN EUROPEAN RANKING

The German National Championships, taking place this coming weekend - 09 to 11 May, will be the
second event in the 2002 European Ranking.

With a highly competitive fleet including Alba Batzil, Mario Zilliani and Egidio Babbi we are expecting some great racing
at Tutzing on Lake Starnberg in Bavaria. As well as all the usual suspects the German Class looks forward to
welcoming a number of new owners to their first international Melges 24 event. With the 2002 World Championships
less than 3 months away everyone will be looking to test their speed and boat handling against the opposition so the
competition will be fierce.

As well as great sailing competitors will enjoy some great hospitality including a Bavarian Beer Dock Party on Thursday,
a dinner on Friday and a final prize giving party on Saturday. The German Class will also be holding it's AGM on the
Thursday evening.

Last minute entries are welcomed and further details are available from Günter Tzeschlock.