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Giogi helmed by Matteo Balestrero, with the former world champion NicoCelon calling tatctics, conqueres in the light wind of Scarlino ­Tuscany atthe Melges 24 Italian Open National Championship 2013.

Nine Melges 24s made the start line for the Austrian Championship hosted by the SCK on Lake Attersee over the weekend of 30 May to 1 June. They found great wind and great waves although not as much sunshine as they would have liked.

Saturday 15 June is the initial entry deadline for the 2013 Melges 24 European Championship in Medemblik so if you plan to race and want to avoid paying the late entry fee get your entry in now. All details at the event website.

In the process of updating the ranking lists and checking event entry list memberships we've identified a number of boats/helms who are not listed on the Membership List.

The final two events for the Melges 24 Australasian Ranking Series 2013 have been confirmed as 22-24 November 2013 - NSW Championships, Lake Macquarie Yacht Club.

To assist those of you who plan to ship your boats to take part in the upcoming Melges 24 European Championship 2013 (Medemblik - August 13), World Championship 2013 (San Francisco - end September 13) and World Championship 2014 (Geelong - January 14) we have been seeking shipping quotes.