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The final day of sailing at the 2007 Fullpower Melges 24 Worlds was one of the most spectacular days of sailing any of us have ever witnessed with bright sunshine, winds of 18-30 knots and amazing surfing waves.

As if the competitors didn't have enough to contend with here at the Fullpower Melges 24 Worlds, the fleet has also been attracting a lot of attention from aircraft overflying the race area.

From Event Press Officer Rich Roberts - SANTA CRUZ, Calif.---Italys Joe Fly team faces a bittersweet ending Saturday to the 2007 Fullpower Melges 24 World Championship, hosted by the Santa Cruz Yacht Club. Thats how it is when the hottest team has little chance of winning.

From Event Press Officer Rich Roberts - SANTA CRUZ, Calif.---At 61, Dave Ullman has discovered the secret of sailing longevity: one win a day keeps the younger dudes away.

From Event Press Officer Rich Roberts - SANTA CRUZ, Calif.---As inconspicuous as one can be at 6-foot-7 and 225 pounds and with the classs namesake calling tactics, Brian Porter and his team from Americas heartland have quietly moved into first place in the 2007 Fullpower Melges 24 World Championshi

Just to remind us that Monterey Bay is one of the World's prime whale watching venues the race course was visited by an amazing Grey Whale during the Pre-Worlds regatta.