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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.

Charleston, South Carolina's Ocean Sailing Academy (OSA) has officially been named title sponsor of the 2008 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship. OSA is the premier Melges 24 performance racing school.

The 2008 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club on September 18-21 is a little less than a month away as the entry list continues to grow. More than 40 entries have been received so far, with expectations of 50+.

From the Czech Melges 24 Class - The Czech Championship Melges 24, 15. – 17. 2008, Marina Lipno The second Czech Championship in class Melges 24 was held on Lake Lipno. A record number of boats came to the event; 19 boats from 4 countries (15 Czech boats, 1 Italian, 2 German and 1 from Austria).

Airlie Beach Regatta was sailed over the past 7 days in perfect moderate to fresh trade winds in Australias Whitsundays off the world famous Great Barrier Reef.