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Airlie Beach Regatta was sailed over the past 7 days in perfect moderate to fresh trade winds in Australias Whitsundays off the world famous Great Barrier Reef.

Coral Reef Sailing Apparel (CRSA) has been selected as the official provider of event apparel for the 2008 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship. Official U.S.

The organisers of the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship (Annapolis, MD, 26 October to 2 November) have launched a great new Forum where you can get answers to your questions and find useful supporting information. Check out the new forum at www.annapolismelges24.com

Congratulations to Melges 24 sailors Kristian Nergaard, Petrus Eide and Johan Barne of Norway on becoming the 5.5 Metre European Champions. This hugely experienced team beat an 18 strong fleet racing from the Aland Yacht Club in Finland.

From the Norwegian Melges 24 Class - In Norway and Northern Europe the Melges class is at new record levels, both in numbers and activities.

16 boats have already applied for the Czech Nationals including one German boat. Czech Melges association regards this number to be success for the class (10 competing boat in year 2007).