The Dutch Melges 24 Fleet invite you to join them for the 2011 Dutch Open Championship, to be held from 23-25 September in Medemblik. Medemblik will also host the 2013 Melges 24 European Championship so this is an ideal time to begin familiarising yourselves with the venue.
On the first weekend of September – 2nd to 4th – over 30 teams from 4 nations will sail the Norwegian Nationals. Silver and Bronze medallist from the worlds in 2009 and 2010 will attend, the best Corinthian in 2008, 2009 and 2010 will attend.
As we saw at the recent European Championship the Melges 24 class is expanding into many new countries in Europe and one of the relatively new Melges 24 sailing nations is Slovenia.
Day 5 of the 2011 Böklunder Melges 24 European Championship saw the regatta series come to a close with the final two races completed in breezes ranging from 6 - 10 knots.
The penultimate day of the Böklunder Melges 24 European Championship in Aarhus, Denmark, saw three excellent races sailed in light but predominantly consistent breezes ranging from 5 - 9 knots.
Day 3 of the 2011 Böklunder Melges 24 European Championship saw the weather gods eventually deign to smile upon the 80 international teams competing at the regatta in Aarhus, Denmark.
Despite the presence of an encouraging 6 - 8 knot breeze on the racecourse early on the morning of Day 2 of the 2011 BöklunderMelges 24 European Championship, sadly by the time the 80 boat international fleet had arrived at the starting area, the wind had faded a little and was becoming increasingly
The 2011 Böklunder Melges 24 European Championship hosted by the Aarhus Sailing Club in Denmark got underway in spectacular style with 3 breezy races on Day 1.
