News

With a record entry of ninety boats, the forthcoming 2009 Melges 24 European Championship hosted by the COYCH in Hyeres, France from August 23rd 28th, has clearly shrugged off the effects of the global economic downturn currently impacting other one-design classes worldwide.

On the 2nd July 33 boats from as far afield as Finland, Sweden, Germany and the East and West coasts of Norway met at Hank in South Eastern Norway for round 3 of the Alfa Romeo Cup.

The Melges 24 family continues to grow and this week comes exciting news from Slovenia where the fleet has now grown to six boats and the class has just held its first General Meeting and elected a Chairman and Secretary.

2009 MELGES 24 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP-COMPETITOR UPDATE NO 1 Dear 2009 Melges 24 European Championship Competitors Welcome to competitor update No 1!Now that the entry is closed and we are in the final two-week approach to the regatta we will use these updates to remind you about important matters a

After three days of intense competition off Tallinn, Estonia, Tiit Vihul's EST761 Rock City took the victor's laurels at the 2009 Melges 24 Nordic Championship.

Racing for the 2009 Nordic Championship in Tallinn, Estonia - venue for the 2010 Melges 24 World Championship - is just getting underway. You can track the races live BY CLICKING HERE.