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Last weekend's Norwegian Open, run by the Fredriksstad Seilforening attracted a great entry of 28 boats and saw some really close racing with just nine points separating the top five boats.

After five consecutive trys (crewed three times, and driven twice) Harry Melges at the helm for Jeff Ecklund captured the top spot today overall to become the 2002 Melges 24 World Champion in Travemunde, Germany.

Last night teams gathered to celebrate with food and drink the championship of the 2002 Melges 24 Worlds dinner.

As the teams gear up for another day of racing, we have what seems to be another day of good weather - moderate winds and sunshine. After such intense racing yesterday, the excitment is fever pitch and the Melges 24 teams are ready to go at it again.

With moderate winds and a heavy sea, competitors of the Melges 24 World Championship set out to complete races seven and eight. Even with the sun in full view and warm temperature, crews still needed their foul weather gear to take on the spray and large waves.

The fifth race of the Melges 24 World Championship gave way for lots of competitive sailing. With changes in the top five positions throughout the race, the action was intense. Jamie Lea (GBR 437 - Black Seal) got off to a great start on the right.