Registration opened this morning for the Melges 24 World Championship in Travemuende, Germany and for the first time in a week the sun has come out. Unfortunately the sun has driven away so practise sailing is not really an option right now.
The French Melges 24 Class Association has announced the launch of a new compettion which will enhance the spring Mediteranean circuit. The format of a team race including three active international classes should attract all the best skippers of the world.
Following the AGM of the French class the Excecutive board has changed and Jean Sans is now the new President of the French Class. As Vice President, I will be in charge of all International relations.
Melges Performance Sailboats Inc and the International Melges 24 Class Association today confirmed that Rowen Composites Ltd is ceasing construction of the Melges 24 at its base near Southampton, England, following the company's diversification.
Twenty boats from four nations competed for the UK Melges 24 National Title over 12 races in Torbay this weekend. With entries from Finland, France and the US as well as all over the UK it was a great regatta with some incredibly close racing.
