Online Registration Declared Officially Open For 2009 Melges 24 Worlds

Interested Melges 24 teams anticipating competition at the 2009 Annapolis Melges 24 World Championship on October 23 - November 1 are encouraged to register online today at melges24worlds2009.com.

Annapolis, Md. (April 24, 2009) - The 2009 Melges 24 World Championship, organized by the Eastport Yacht Club is now accepting registration online at the official event web site www.melges24worlds2009.com.

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.

Also, Notice of Race (NOR) amendment no. 1 for the 2009 Worlds has been posted online that further clarifies arbitration, late entry surcharges, the schedule of events and the venue facilities.

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.

A very special thanks to official apparel sponsor(s) Coral Reef Sailing Apparel & Gill, and official transportation sponsor Latis Yachting Solutions. 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