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The deadline for Corinthian entries at the International Melges 24 North American Championship, hosted by the Eastport Yacht Club has now been extended until Friday, 03 October 2008.

The USMCA's Joy Dunigan was out on the water at last weekend's OSA Sailing.com US National Championship in Charleston and has sent us a fantastic GALLERY OF IMAGES.

To avoid paying a US$50 late entry fee make sure you get your entry in for the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship (Eastport YC, Annapolis, 26 October - 2 November) by this Friday 26 September absolute latest. You can register online right away at www.annapolismelges24.com.

Brian Porter (Winnetka, Ill.) on USA-749 Full Throttle showed that you can come from behind some 10 points out of first place and win back-to-back Melges 24 National Championship titles. On board with Porter was tactician Harry Melges, brother John Porter and Andy Burdick.

Charleston, S.C. - The first day of racing proved that the Melges 24 Class's U.S. National Championship is not for the faint of heart.

Simon Strauss (New York, N.Y) on GBR-592 Simplicity sailed to perfection today maintaining his Friday night, overall lead at the 2008 OSA Sailing.com Melges 24 U.S. National Championship hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club.