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PRESS RELEASE - For the 31 strong Melges 24 North American Championship fleet in Santa Cruz, California, it was a demanding first day on the water as the weather gods played fast and loose with the normally reliable sea breeze.

The 31 teams have almost completed registration here in Santa Cruz and this afternoon PRO Hank Stuart and his team ran practise racing in the most stunning conditions. Clear blue skies, warm sun, fantastic ocean swells and 15-18 knots of wind gave the sailors plenty to smile about.

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association in coordination with the Florida Yacht Club proudly announce a change in date and event format for the 2006 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship.

The Swiss Class is rapidly expanding and the IMCA is keen to hear from Swiss owners and sailors who would be prepared to help found the Swiss Melges 24 Class Association.

The eighth 2006 North American Ranking Event will now be held on July 21-23 in Seattle, Washington. This event was originally set for the same dates as the Whidbey Island Race Week Regatta on July 17-21.

PRESS RELEASE - The 2006 Melges 24 North American Championship gets underway this week in Santa Cruz, California, with the top Melges 24 crews from across North America and several European teams challenging for this biennial continental championship.