NOR Now Available For 2009 Annapolis Melges 24 World Championship

Calling all competitors! The NOR for the upcoming 2009 Melges 24 World Championship, organized by the Eastport Yacht Club is now available to download from the official 2009 Worlds web site www.melges24worlds2009.com. Official onsite registration will begin on October 23, opening ceremonies will happen on October 25 followed by six, full days of World Championship racing starting on Monday, October 26 and concluding Saturday, October 31.

The venue for the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship will be the Annapolis Sailing School campus near the mouth of Back Creek. In addition to the Sailing School’s location nearer to the racing area on the Chesapeake Bay, its spacious grounds will provide ample facilities to the event organizers and sailors. Onsite registration, regatta offices and headquarters, mooring and several social activities will take place at the Annapolis Sailing School located at 7001 Bembe Beach Road, Annapolis, Md. 21403.

All competitors are reminded that the entry deadline for the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship is September 23. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Eastport Yacht Club, but no entries will be accepted after October 9. All Melges 24 teams anticipating Corinthian competition, must have their entry submitted by October 9. Absolutely no entries will be accepted beyond this date. Online registration will be available soon at the official 2009 Worlds website, www.melges24worlds2009.com.

The Annapolis area is a regular host to large events, but because of the number and size of events during this timeframe, competitors are encouraged to secure reservations for accommodations as soon as possible.

Sponsors are lining up near and far to endorse what will be yet another amazing Melges 24 World Championship. Already a number of high-profile yachting-based businesses have committed to this premiere international regatta.

Coral Reef Sailing Apparel & Gill - Official Apparel Sponsor
The official apparel sponsor for the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship is Coral Reef Sailing Apparel (CRSA) and Gill. CRSA is continuing their strong commitment to the Melges 24 class by providing apparel for the World Championship. Items can be purchased online now, or on-site at the event. Products include the basics such as cotton and micro fiber shirts, polos, shorts, fleece jackets and outerwear. On-site, CRSA will feature their mobile retail experience that will include Gill technical apparel. Gill is a brand leader in foul weather apparel specific to the sailing enthusiast.

Latis Yachting Solutions - Official Transportation Partner
The official transportation partner for the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship is Latis Yachting Solutions. Latis is an all-in-one provider of land-based and on-water transportation. With their fleet of heavy-duty trucks and purpose-built trailers, they can accommodate nearly any vessel that can be transported over the road. The Melges 24 is one of their specialties!

The Boatyard Bar and Grill, Sam's Waterfront Cafe, National Sailing Hall of Fame and Porsche are local supporting sponsors of the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship. This event is also supported by the International Melges 24 Class Association (IMCA), the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USMCA) and the Annapolis Melges 24 Fleet #22.

The Melges 24 Class and Eastport Yacht Club are extremely proud to be partnered with these outstanding companies and sincerely thank them for their generous support of the 2009 Worlds.

Tax deductible donations are also being accepted; please contact 2009 World Championship Regatta Chair, Liz Filter if you would like to make a gift.

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Visit the official event website at www.melges24worlds2009.com for more information on the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship. Also, visit the Eastport Yacht Club online. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sponsorship Director Melissa Currier.

The Melges 24 is designed by Reichel Pugh and considered the most unique one design sportboat in the world as well as one of the fastest-growing classes of high performance yachts. For more information, visit the official class websites of the International Melges 24 Class Association (IMCA) and U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USMCA).

For more information or press photos, please contact:
Joy Dunigan
U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USMCA)
2009 Melges 24 World Championship Press Chair
Class Communications Director | Executive Secretary
+1 (912) 398-5776
Skype: joysavannah

Justin Chisholm
International Melges 24 Class Association (IMCA)
2009 Melges 24 World Championship Press Officer
+44 7769 938722
Skype: justinchis

Fiona Brown
IMCA Administrator
2009 Melges 24 World Championship
+44 (0) 7711 718470
Skype: fpbrown