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From Natasa Avlijas of the Italian Melges 24 Class Association - It is true that the Melges is a boat that loves strong winds, but 40 knots is too much even for us.

The Palma Vela, organised by the Real Club Nautico de Palma and sponsored by Hublot, has become one of the most glamorous spring regattas in Europe attracting the leading classes including Maxi, TP52, IRC, IMS, the beautiful classic and vintage yachts and an exclusive selection of one-designs.

Dedicated web sites have now been launched for both the Finnish National Championship and the Estonian National Championship.

The French Melges 24 National Championship is returning to DINARD after the very successful and memorable Championship there in September 1999 Dinard is the place where the French fleet was born in December 1996 with the delivery of the first 3 Melges 24s - among them ZIG ZAG 13.

The rapid increase in interest and awareness of the Melges 24 is having a very positive effect on the existing Japanese Melges 24 Class Association which is experiencing a resurgence of interest.

The Grand Prix Petit Navire team is delighted to welcome for the first time the Melges 24 class to our competition. For eight years, the Grand Prix has included regattas involving Dragons, Windsurfers, Kitesurfers and Open 7,50.