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Every once in a while opportunity reveals itself and this year for the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association, it seems to be just around every corner. Initially, there was the intense task of restructuring and reorganizing the Executive Committee and establishing a more unified Board of Governors.

From Christel Durand of the French Class - After twelve fantastic races, of which ten counted, Rmy Arnaud and his crew aboard Dyneema/Liros won the 2005 Open French National Championship sponsored by Challenge Partner & Partners, which took place this weekend in La Rochelle by 7 points from the

Morgan Reeser at the helm for Neil Sullivan on USA-566 M-FATIC is the 2005 Carloan.com Melges 24 U.S. National Champion. Reeser already has two U.S. titles (2000 & 2003) under his belt and now with a third, he becomes the only individual in U.S.

After the opening two races at the 2005 Carloan.com Melges 24 US National Championship Morgan Reeser, helming for Neil Sullivan and their M-Fatic crew leads the strong 39 boat fleet. For the full story visit www.usmelges24.com

Preparations for the 2005 Carloan.com Melges 24 U.S. National Championship are in full swing in Annapolis, Maryland at the famous Annapolis Yacht Club. Thirty-nine Melges 24 teams are competing in what truly will be one of the most exciting Regattas in 2005.

From Italian Class Secretary Natasha Avlijas - We had some great sailing again, in the Volvo Cup. This time it was our first event in the far south.