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From the USMCA - With races over early on Sunday, the atmosphere was relaxed and one of complete enjoyment for all the Melges 24 teams that ventured to Jackson, Mississippi this weekend to participate in the Gulf Coast Championship at the Jackson Yacht Club.

The German Melges 24 Class Association is delighted to announce that LIROS, the innovative and well-known producer of high-tech ropes, will sponsori the 2005 German Open National Championship and 2005 German Ranking Series.

Despite the fact that all major IMCA events incorporate a Corinthian Division, for amateur crews, very few Melges 24 teams are correctly registering their Corinthian status.

March thru May brings us another fantastic batch of regattas for your delight and delectation.

Introducing an new occassional column from Justin Chisholm, of the UK's Team Barbarians, who brings us a sailors eye view of life on the IMCA circuit: One of my better decisions.It is human nature to dwell on the poor decisions we make during our lives and we rarely take the time to congratulate our

Urgent Announcement From The Italian Class - The Alassio Volvo Cup, originally scheduled for last weekend (4-6 March) had to be postponed because of severe weather conditions including snow closing the motorways in Liguria.