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Brian Porter (Winnetka, Ill.) on USA-749 Full Throttle showed that you can come from behind some 10 points out of first place and win back-to-back Melges 24 National Championship titles. On board with Porter was tactician Harry Melges, brother John Porter and Andy Burdick.

Charleston, S.C. - The first day of racing proved that the Melges 24 Class's U.S. National Championship is not for the faint of heart.

Simon Strauss (New York, N.Y) on GBR-592 Simplicity sailed to perfection today maintaining his Friday night, overall lead at the 2008 OSA Sailing.com Melges 24 U.S. National Championship hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club.

URGENT REMINDER - Please note that the absolute final closing deadline for Corinthian entries for the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship is Friday 26 September 2008.

Congratulations to Andrea and Manuela Racchelli who were married on August 30th with their Melges 24 Altea ITA735 playing a vital part in the day.

The 2008 OSA Sailing.com Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is officially underway in beautiful Charleston, SC, hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club (CYC) with an impressive 50+ fleet.