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The IMCA World Council will meet in AGM on Saturday 14 November. Your national class representatives will be attending the meeting to present your views on the various matters under discussion.

Official Announcement From Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship Chief Equipment Inspector Tim Winger - All sails that are presented for inspection at the 2009 Melges 24 World Championships must have been measured by an official measurer and bear the certification mark, measure

North Sails and Sailing Weather Service have teamed up to provide a great free weather forecast service for those competing at the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship. To receive your free weather updates simply Cick Here and sign up.

Dear Competitors - Welcome to competitor update No 1! With just a week to go until the start of registration for the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship we will use these updates to remind you about important matters as you prepare for the event.

The Corinthian Division at the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship, in which competitors are required to hold ISAF amateur status, accounts for twenty five percent of the overall fleet and judging by the profile of the sailors, looks highly likely to match the main fleet for

There has been some confusion over what is and is not legal with regard to the fixed forestay. All masts constructed after November 2008 must be fitted and used with the fixed forestay. This includes new masts supplied to old boats after a breakage.