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With 20 entries the Melges 24 class will be the biggest at this year's North Sails Race Week. Raced in the beautiful waters off Long Beach, California, this 3 day event (22-24 June) attracts top competitors from around the world in a wide range of classes.

The Commodore Ferries Melges 24 UK National Championships, run from June11-15 by the Guernsey Yacht Club, attracted 25 entries from the UK and France.

I am currently flying back from Finland having taken part in the Melges 24 Finish Championships. We were invited to take part approximately 2 months ago and with a little friendly persuasion from Tomi Hakola and Ari Bloom we made the easy choice to attend.

Article courtesy of Nigel Young from North Sails. Dear Melges 24 Sailors, I have been asked by the International class to write a few words on the current Jib batten situation.

Article courtesy of P&P Racing Team as they report direct from the course on the opening regatta of the European season. The Easter Weekend saw 58 Melges 24s travel from all over Europe to take part in the annual SNIM Regatta at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Some 60 Melges 24s will compete over the Easter Weekend in the SNIM Regatta to be held at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.