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All 22 regattas in the 2006 World Ranking Series have now been completed and this year's series brought us some fantastic sailing, an incredibly close competition and a record entry of 358 boats (that's more than half the Melges 24s built to date!).

From Devoti Sailing The Melges 24 is a reality in Italy that is attracting a lot of attention especially from the federation, boat owners, professional sailors and the media.

The 2007 Melges 24 International Ranking Regatta Schedule is now available along with dates for a host of other events. We've 24 events for you all together, 12 each in the European and North American Rankings.

From the US Class - Chris Larson at the helm for Scott Holmgren on Rosebud is the new, 2006 Melges 24 National Champion. In addition to Larson and Holmgren was the great league of Chuck Norris and Andrew Estcourt.

From the US Class - If today's racing isn't proof enough that anyone can sail and win at a major championship in a Melges 24, then one must be unsure about what is.

Brian Porter on Full Throttle leads the 2006 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Jacksonville, Florida hosted by the Florida Yacht Club. Porter pulled out his speed card and played it in every race, rewarding him with a 1, 2, 1 finish for first overall.