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From Riccardo Simoneschi - Chairman International Melges 24 Class We have lost a friend, I have lost a friend. After a long battle Gunter has passed away two days ago. He worked hard and with sincere passion for the class he loved so much.

Day one of the 2011 Melges 24 World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas, saw two closely fought races completed in sparkling conditions.

Good morning everyone and welcome to day one of the 2011 Melges 24 Worlds in Corpus Christi.

The concluding day of the Pre-Worlds Regatta at the 2011 Melges 24 World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas, saw an unexpected return to the breezier conditions with which the venue is more synonymous, with the final two races being completed in 15 - 18 knots.

The international fleet competing at the 2011 Melges 24 World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas, was given a gentle introduction to the championship with just a single medium airs race possible on Day 1 of the Pre-Worlds Regatta.

We'll have a full report and some video interview footage for you shortly but while you wait you can check out our racing compilation video and Photos from today. Tomorrow we will start our Blog coverage from the race course so don't forget to check in there regularly for updates.