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Fantastic bit of video with Bora Gulari and his team in Charleston shot by Will Lyons

The days are speeding by as the Melges 24 Class approaches one of the highlights of its 2013 season. In less than five weeks the specialists of one the most successful one design sportsboat in the world will gather in Medemblik, Holland, where they will fight for the crown of European Champion.

Rivadel Garda -Tenracesin fourdays of sun andgood windforACT4of the Volvo Cup2013organizedby FragliaVela Riva,July 4 to 7,with 36boats from 13 nationson the starting line.

For the first time in the history of the International Melges 24, the pinnacle of the class’ calendar is heading to the Southern Hemisphere.

The Circolo Vela Torbole has kindly extended the entry deadline for Torbole Melges 24 Week (event 3 in the European Sailing Series 2013) from yesterday until this Wednesday 10 July to allow everyone who has been in Riva a few extra days to get home and get their entries in.

The absolute final entry closing date for Corinthian entries for the Magic Marine Melges 24 European Championship 2013 is Tuesday 16 July so Corinthian competitors have just two weeks to ensure that all their crew members hold a valid classification 1 through until the end of the regatta and to subm