Melges 24 World Championship 2013 30 Sept - 5 Oct 2013

Melges 24 European Championship 201315-22 August 2013

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17/06/2013

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.

14/06/2013

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.

14/06/2013

Entry Deadline For Melges 24 European Championships 2013

Saturday 15 June is the initial entry deadline for the 2013 Melges 24 European Championship in Medemblik so if you plan to race and want to avoid paying the late entry fee get your entry in now. All details at the event website.

14/06/2013

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

11/06/2013

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.

07/06/2013

Shipping For Upcoming Melges 24 World Championships 2013 and 2014

To assist those of you who plan to ship your boats to take part in the upcoming Melges 24 European Championship 2013 (Medemblik - August 13), World Championship 2013 (San Francisco - end September 13) and World Championship 2014 (Geelong - January 14) we have been seeking shipping quotes. Click here to review the quote recieved from international shipping specialists Keuhne & Nagel.

23/05/2013

San Francisco Fleet Gearing Up For Worlds

In the second installment of Melges 24 racing at San Francisco Yacht Club, Doug Wilhlem and team Wilco took top honors with 5 bullets. Great practice here on San Francisco Bay for the Worlds. There's plenty more to come this summer. So sign up for the Worlds at http://melges24worlds13.com , come when you can and let us know at SFYC.org if you can squeeze in some of the remaining races.

21/05/2013

Melges 24 - Quite Simply The Best

Just in case anyone needs it, here is a little video reminder about why the Melges 24 is rightly regarded as one of the greatest sailboat classes in the World. Melges 24 - Simply The Best!

21/05/2013

Dan Kaseler Wins Melges 24 Class and Overall Trophy At Sperry Top-Sider Seattle NOOD - Video Interview

Congratulations to Dan Kaseler for winning not only the Melges 24 Class, but also the Overall Trophy at last weekend's Sperry Top-Sider Seattle NOOD, the fourth event in this year's North American Ranking. Check out this great interview with Can.

Full results, photos, etc, are available from the event website.

17/05/2013

Racing Get Underway At Sperry Top-Sider Seattle NOOD

Keep up with all the latest news from this weekend's Sperry Top-Sider Seattle NOOD, the fourth event in the 2013 Melges 24 North American Ranking, where 16 top Melges 24 teams will vie for podium positions. The Pacific North West Melges 24 group has gone from strength to strength in the past few years and this weekend's event will give the teams a chance to test their metal as a fleet and prepare for the forthcoming Sperry Top-Sider Melges 24 World Championship in San Francisco (30 September to 5 October).