Melges 24 Europeans - Reduced Rate Entry Extended Until 16 July

Melges 24 Europeans - Reduced Rate Entry Extended Until 16 July

Great news – The organisers of the 2013 Melges 24 European Championship in Medemblik (15-22 August) have generously extended the standard rate entry fee until the next deadline which is 16 July 2013 so please hurry up and make your entries as soon as possible to take advantage of this special offer! 

Melges 24 Italian Championship in Scarlino: the title goes to Giogi of Matteo Balestrero. Maitech is the first Corinthian

Giogi helmed by Matteo Balestrero, with the former world champion Nico Celon calling tatctics, conqueres in the light wind of Scarlino ­Tuscany at the Melges 24 Italian Open National Championship 2013.
 
The spectalur event, with more than 30 boats coming from eleven Nations on the starting line of the Campionships organized by Club Nautico Scarlino, crowned Ballestrero¹s team (together with Davide di Maio, Cristiano Giannetti and Simona Benelli) after 8 races were completed.
 

Thanks to Melges Europe for this report.
Michael Schineis Wins Austrian Open Championship

Michael Schineis Wins Austrian Open Championship

Nine Melges 24s made the start line for the Austrian Championship hosted by the SCK on Lake Attersee over the weekend of 30 May to 1 June.  They found great wind and great waves although not as much sunshine as they would have liked.
Class Memberships - Check Your Listing

Class Memberships - Check Your Listing

In the process of updating the ranking lists and checking event entry list memberships we've identified a number of boats/helms who are not listed on the Membership List

You are reminded that to legally race a Melges 24 in any event you must comply with Class Rule

B.2.1  The owner and helmsman shall be a current member of their NCA or, where there is no NCA in his country, a member of the ICA or and NCA nominated by the ICA 
Final Dates Added To 2013 Australasian Ranking Series

Final Dates Added To 2013 Australasian Ranking Series

The final two events for the Melges 24 Australasian Ranking Series 2013 have been confirmed as

22-24 November 2013 - NSW Championships, Lake Macquarie Yacht Club.

12-13 December 2013 - South Australian Christmas Sprint Series, Adelaide Sailing Club

With the Australian fleet gearing up ready for its first World Championship in Geelong from 27 January to 2 February, both events will be very well attended and a warm welcome is extended to any international visitors wishing to train with the Australian fleet in preparation for Worlds.