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Charleston, S.C. - The first day of racing proved that the Melges 24 Class's U.S. National Championship is not for the faint of heart.

Simon Strauss (New York, N.Y) on GBR-592 Simplicity sailed to perfection today maintaining his Friday night, overall lead at the 2008 OSA Sailing.com Melges 24 U.S. National Championship hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club.

URGENT REMINDER - Please note that the absolute final closing deadline for Corinthian entries for the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship is Friday 26 September 2008.

Congratulations to Andrea and Manuela Racchelli who were married on August 30th with their Melges 24 Altea ITA735 playing a vital part in the day.

The 2008 OSA Sailing.com Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is officially underway in beautiful Charleston, SC, hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club (CYC) with an impressive 50+ fleet.

The 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship, to be hosted by the Eastport Yacht Club of Annapolis, MD, from October 26 to November 2, is fast approaching and as the event looms ever closer the sponsor and competitor buzz surrounding the regatta grows daily.