USMCA AND SHIPMATES LOGISTICS, LLC PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association is excited to announce a special partnership with Shipmates Logistics, LLC. With the 2005 Corum Melges 24 World Championship and a full 2005-2006 Winter Sailing Series approaching, the U.S. Class has been working very closely with Shipmates Logistics (S.M.L.) to provide a simple "one-step" approach to on and off the water logistics for your Melges 24.

Shipmates Logistics can plan and provide movement, storage, rigging and measurement assistance throughout the series of events. S.M.L. offers a full range of services from transportation to boat set-up, general maintenance and daily concierge services to larger events at very reasonable prices special to the M24 Class.

Please visit Web sites for Shipmates Logistics, LLC at www.shipmatesllc.homestead.com the U.S. Melges 24 Class at www.usmelges24.com or the 2005 Corum Melges 24 World Championship at www.2005corumm24worlds.com for regular updates and announcements. Additional information will be posted concerning the offerings and services to the Melges 24.

For more information contact Bill Wiggins, Operations & Marketing Manager at Shipmates Yacht Management on the web at www.shipmatesllc.com or by phone at (203) 653-2748.