February 11, 2019 - Portoroz, Slovenia - Crews will get their first Melges 24 fix in just over eight weeks time, with Act 1 of the 2019 Melges 24 European Sailing Series taking place in Portorož, Slovenia from the 5-7 April. Always a firm favorite with the sailors due to accessible waterfront and reliable wind, Portorož will continue to build on the trend of the past six years that has seen a significant growth in entries from around the world, including USA and Russia.