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On the eve of the Melges 24 European Championship, the final event in the 2001 European Ranking Series, just 10 points separate the top 13 boats.

With around half of the entrants measured in so far registration is going well at the Europeans in Torbole. One minor problem which has been identified is that a number of competitors have installed the proposed new mainsail halyard tensioning system.

PRESS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With a record breaking 94 entries from 12 nations the 2001 Melges 24 European Championship, to be run on Lake Guarda, Italy by the Circolo Vela Torbole from 30 August to 7 September, promises to be one of the most exciting regattas taking place in Europe this ye

Facing the relaitvely long way to travel to the Oil Capitol of Norway, Stavanger 28 boats had made the trip.

FB - You are reigning European Champion but you will not be defending your title here in Torbole. How come you are organising this event and not sailing in it?CR - I had decided before we won the Championship two years ago not to sail this year.

Following the problems with lost entry information experienced by the yacht club in Torbole I am delighted to report that the majority of entrants have now been in contact with the club and re-confirmed their entries.