Press Release - This week eighty-three Melges 24 crews from fourteen nations and three continents are making their way to Marstrand, Sweden to compete in the 2004 International Melges 24 World Championship from 9-13 August.
From the French Melges 24 Class Association - July - Such a good time to lay on the beach, enjoying summer heat and sun Or, for some Melges sailors, time to start packing and heading for Marstrand in Sweden, for the Worlds 2004.
From Don Jesburg of the USMCA - The Pacific Coast Championships were sailed on July 17-18 on beautiful Lake Tahoe, graciously hosted by the Tahoe Yacht Club. Seven races were completed over the two days in light to medium winds with many significant shifts.
Following work by the IMCA Technical Committee in association with the class builders and suppliers it became necessary to submit a request to ISAF for mid year "emergency" rule changes to cover new materials for sails and rigging and an ammendment to spreader length.
Devoti Sailing have just launched a new photographic accessories guide for the Melges 24 on their web site. The guide includes a full site search engine to help you find what you are looking for and each listing includes a thumbnail picture to help you identify the correct parts when ordering.
