The Melges Class was not only the largest One Design Class at North Sails Race Week it was also the most competitive. You do not need to take my word for it - the Regatta organizers voted it most competitive, an accolade usually reserved for the larger boats.
Norwegian Class secretary Tom Knutsen confirms that plans are in full swingfor two of Scandinavia's most popular annual Melges events - Hanko Race Week (5-8 July) and the Open Norwegian Championship (15-17 August).
Jim Schwerdt is currently in the process of final price negotiations with the shippers for transporting boats from Europe for the Worlds and US winter regattas.
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With 20 entries the Melges 24 class will be the biggest at this year's North Sails Race Week. Raced in the beautiful waters off Long Beach, California, this 3 day event (22-24 June) attracts top competitors from around the world in a wide range of classes.
I am currently flying back from Finland having taken part in the Melges 24 Finish Championships. We were invited to take part approximately 2 months ago and with a little friendly persuasion from Tomi Hakola and Ari Bloom we made the easy choice to attend.
Article courtesy of Nigel Young from North Sails. Dear Melges 24 Sailors, I have been asked by the International class to write a few words on the current Jib batten situation.
Article courtesy of P&P Racing Team as they report direct from the course on the opening regatta of the European season. The Easter Weekend saw 58 Melges 24s travel from all over Europe to take part in the annual SNIM Regatta at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
