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"We were informed that the reigning Melges 24 world champion Flavio Favini suffered from a very risky accident when his balcony collapsed dropping him some 30 feet to the ground below in his house on the Lake Maggiore on Wednesday.Luckily, while suffering from several wounds and broken bones, he is

1 April 2014 - Balatonfüred, Hungary. Taking place on central Europe’s largest lake, Hungary’s Lake Balaton, the MKB Bank Melges 24 European Championship 2014 which runs from May 2 - 9 has attracted a bumper entry from across the length and breadth of Europe.

An up and down breeze that never trully filled in at any point ensured for close knit racing on the final day of European Melges 24 sailing series in Portorož. Altea's three victories in a row saw the team open an advantage as Lenny (EST) and Audi (ITA) rounded off the podium.

Second day of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series regatta in Portorož has been dominated by light winds. Slowly but surely, the sea breeze started appearing in the bay of Piran around noon providing the fleet of 24 monotypes another great day of racing.

The opening day of Melges 24 European Sailing Series in Portorož was blessed with sunshine and steady wind. After the relaxing morning in the marina, sailors hit the water at noon to sail their first races.

With only one day to go to the start of the first stage of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series, a truly international cast is making ready to take the centre stage in the beautiful bay of Portorož, Slovenia.