Split welcomes the world's sailing elite for Melges 24 Regattas
21 September 2024 - Split, Croatia - The Adriatic city of Split is set to host a prestigious doubleheader for the international Melges 24 class. Over the next two weeks, the Sailing Club Split will welcome more than 40 boats and hundreds of sailors from 11 countries, including Croatia, the USA, Great Britain, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Austria, Poland, and Hungary.
The Melges 24, a highly competitive one-design class, will feature two regattas: the Split CRO Melges 24 Cup (September 21-23) and the Melges 24 European Championship (September 27-October 4). Both events will offer sailors a chance to compete on a world-class racecourse and experience the unique charm of the Croatian coast.
Croatia's sailing community is particularly excited about the regattas, with a solid domestic fleet led by the reigning Melges 24 Corinthian world champion, Mataran 24 with Ante Botica at the helm from Trogir. Other notable Croatian sailors, including Ivan Kljaković Gašpić, Karlo Kuret, Luka Šangulin, and Tomislav Bašić, will also be competing.
The Split CRO Melges 24 Cup, a part of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series, will serve as a warm-up for the European Championship. This event offers sailors the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the local conditions and prepare for the upcoming championship.
'Two European regattas in Split have arrived as a result of the dedicated work of the entire Melges 24 class in Croatia. Thanks to our joint efforts, we have managed to revive the class and attract a large number of sailors who eagerly come to the CRO Melges 24 Cup regattas. I am sure that we are in for top-notch regattas where numerous Croatian and foreign crews will enjoy themselves,' emphasized Luka Šangulin, president of the Croatian Melges 24 class association.
The Split CRO Melges 24 Cup is supported by a number of partners, including Angelina Yacht Charter, Sailing Point Croatia, North Sails, One Sails, Akvarij digital studio, regate.com.hr, Raiser digital agency, EmergenSea, and Dustom Sails.
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