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The Yacht Club of France, in association with the French Sailing Federation (FFV) and the Melges 24 Class, are pleased to announce the revival of the COUPE DE FRANCE. The Cup was raced for the first time in Brest in 1891 and for the last time last time in Bnodet in 1992.

Tom Freytag and his "Wicked Feet" crew took the 2002 Quantum Sails sponsored US Nationals in Traverse City, Michigan with a race to spare.

Last weekend's Norwegian Open, run by the Fredriksstad Seilforening attracted a great entry of 28 boats and saw some really close racing with just nine points separating the top five boats.

After five consecutive trys (crewed three times, and driven twice) Harry Melges at the helm for Jeff Ecklund captured the top spot today overall to become the 2002 Melges 24 World Champion in Travemunde, Germany.

Last night teams gathered to celebrate with food and drink the championship of the 2002 Melges 24 Worlds dinner.

As the teams gear up for another day of racing, we have what seems to be another day of good weather - moderate winds and sunshine. After such intense racing yesterday, the excitment is fever pitch and the Melges 24 teams are ready to go at it again.