News

From Don Jesburg of the USMCA - The Pacific Coast Championships were sailed on July 17-18 on beautiful Lake Tahoe, graciously hosted by the Tahoe Yacht Club. Seven races were completed over the two days in light to medium winds with many significant shifts.

From Beppe Zavanone of the Italian Melges 24 Class. The Melges 24 Volvo Cup 2004 ended on the "Alto Lario" Lake.

Following work by the IMCA Technical Committee in association with the class builders and suppliers it became necessary to submit a request to ISAF for mid year "emergency" rule changes to cover new materials for sails and rigging and an ammendment to spreader length.

Devoti Sailing have just launched a new photographic accessories guide for the Melges 24 on their web site. The guide includes a full site search engine to help you find what you are looking for and each listing includes a thumbnail picture to help you identify the correct parts when ordering.

From Paul Manning At Devoti Sailing - Dear Melges 24 Sailors, As part of our commitment to the Melges 24 class, Devoti Sailing will have staff attending the World Championship in Marstrand.

From Beppe Zavonone of the Italian Class - The breeze in the Follonica gulf, on time every afternoon in the first summer days of 2004, didn't fully satisfy the forty Melges24 teams competing in Scarlino.