MELGES NORWAY PLANNING A BIG WELCOME FOR HANKO RACE WEEK AND NORWEGIAN OPEN COMPETITORS

Norwegian Class secretary Tom Knutsen confirms that plans are in full swing
for two of Scandinavia's most popular annual Melges events - Hanko Race Week (5-8 July) and the Open Norwegian Championship (15-17 August). Notice of Race, Entry Form and further details on both events can be found at www.melges.no.

The Norwegian Class have also been negotiating special accommodation rates for visitors. At Hanko they have a special deal with the traditional Hanko Fjordhotel where the contact is Mrs Merethe Thortveit on +47 6933 2105 or E-mail. For the Norwegian Open www.melges.no is listing a range of hotels offering special rates. Because both events are very popular you are recommended to book immediately to avoid disappointment.

With some 43 boats now sailing regularly in Scandinavia and a good number of visitors expected both events promise some excellent competition. The timing also makes the Norwegian Open an ideal warm up event for the European Championships in Torbole with many of the competitors travelling south to Italy immediately after the event. We will carry full reports on
both events.