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Registration has been extended until Friday, September 12th for the 2008 OSA Sailing Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Charleston, S.C., September 18-21. The USMCA and the Charleston Yacht Club announced the extension to meet the strong demand from top racers and class new comers.

URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE USMCA - The USMCA regrets to inform that the famous 2008 Melges 24 King's Day Regatta/Atlantic Coast Championship has been canceled. The regatta was originally scheduled to take place on November 22-23 at the Florida Yacht Club.

From Nils Hauff of the Norwegian Melges 24 Class - Terra Eiendomsmegling (Terra Something ref. Chrisholm) won another prize this weekend by winning the Open Norwegian Championship at Hank.

From the French Melges 24 Class. Welcome to Novembre Hyeres. After the world championship 2006 (119 boats, 15 countries) and before the 2009 European championship in August 2009, the COYCH will have great pleasure to host the Melges 24 class for the French National Championship.

From The USMCA - The deadline for all entries for the 2008 OSA Sailing Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is Thursday, September 4. On the eve of the entry deadline, the U.S.

From the USMCA - Travis Weisleder will assume the role of U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USMCA) President. This position was formerly occupied by USMCA Immediate Past President Scott Gregory, from Atlanta, Ga. "For many years Scott has served the class in a variety of capacities.