News

We are delighted to finally announce the dates for the Volvo Melges 24 World Championship 2008 which will be hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Italy from 28 May to 6 June 2008. We are also delighted to confirm that Volvo has agreed to be the title sponsor for the event.

Dear Melges 24 Owners - After spending much time at the recent 2007 World Championships and after a thorough analysis of the Melges 24 mast sheave box problems, we have a plan to minimize the problem for you the Melges 24 owners.

Accommodation is starting to become very short for the Europeans and although some accommodation is still available you need to book right now to secure something.

Quick report from Helsinki - three races sailed today and again in magnificant conditions. Wind from E with a velocity of appr 5-6 m/s and of course sunshine from a blue sky. After tight racing Lenny / EST 646 (Tnu Tniste & crew) is Finnish Champion 2007 with 8 points!

With less than three months remaining until the action begins at the 2007 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, newly crowned Melges 24 World Champion Dave Ullman has confirmed that he will run a pre-Nationals racing clinic on September 20. The U.S. National Championship is set for Sept.

After a very nice evening hosted by Pärnu Yacht Club at Hotel Strand night club right on beach with excellent view to the Pärnu bay the second day here in Pärnu was a opposite to yesterday. Rain, temperature appr. 16 to 18 degrees.