News

Following the recent IMCA World Council AGM and subsequent consultation with National Class Representatives the IMCA Executive Committee has confirmed that the proposed zip luff jib/halyard lock trial rule will come into effect on 1st January 2002.

Although only 7 boats took part in the recent Japanese National Championships, the high level of competition and perfect sunshine made for a fun regatta for all the sailors. Race one started around 8 -10 knot and Siesta found good conditions to take first place.

We are delighted to announce that Melges Performance Sailboats have reinforced their long standing support of the Melges 24 Class by signing up as the first Associate Sponsor of the 2001 World Championship, to be held in conjunction with Terra Nova Trading / Yachting Key West Race Week from 20-25 Ja

As outlined in previous articles, the rescheduled 2001 Melges 24 World Championship will be held in association with Terra Nova Trading / Yachting Key West Race Week from January 20-25, 2002.

The legendary US Winter circuit gets underway this weekend with the Fall Flail at Annapolis. This is just the first of a great series of regatta offering outstanding winter sun sailing in the south eastern United States.

Several owners have made contact regarding the requirement for all boats to have full measurement certificates at the forthcoming World Championship.