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Racing gets underway today at this weekend's Lands' End St Petersburg NOOD Regatta in Florida. With 30 entries already confirmed the Melges 24 will be the biggest class by far at the event and the crews are looking forward to three great days of racing and partying.

The record breaking 37 strong fleet of Melges 24s, many of whom are starting their preparations for the Melges 24 Worlds in Hyeres at the end of August, enjoyed an outstanding weekend's racing at the Primo Cup in Monaco.

From Christelle Durand of the French Class - The sun rose on a beautiful shining day in Monaco for this second racing day. Just the wind was not invited which led the 37 competitors to wait on water for about 2 hours.

From Christelle Durand of the French Class - The Melges competitors once again are satisfied : the cocktail is always the same for this premiere of the Melges 24 season : shifty and sunny conditions are just guaranteed.

From the Acura Miami Race Week 2006 Organisers - Dear Melges 24 Sailors. We hope that Acura Miami Race Week 2006 is on your racing calendar! As many of you know firsthand, there was a terrific Melges 24 competition in Key West last week with 60 boats racing in challenging conditions.

From IMCA Technical Advisor David Chivers - Following discussions that started at the World Championships in Florida and are continuing on spreader brackets and wedges under the mast foot and fairings over fittings, it would seem a good time to remind people of the basic class rule that they should