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The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association is excited to announce a special partnership with Shipmates Logistics, LLC. With the 2005 Corum Melges 24 World Championship and a full 2005-2006 Winter Sailing Series approaching, the U.S.
From the Italian Class - Two days of racing and five races held so far in the 8th Melges Week, Volvo Cup IV 2005 in Torbole. 54 boats from Italy, Germany, France, Monaco, Austria, Netherlands and Ukraine, competing in the chilly waters of the nothern Garda lake, with sun and medium to strong winds.
From The Italian Class - With less than a week to the Torbole Volvo cup event, we have more than 50 entries already. Come and help us break that 60 record! So far we have german, austrian, french, swiss, ukrainian and dutch teams, besides the italians.
KEY LARGO, Fla., May 19, 2005 - Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Swiss watch company Montres Corum Srl., will be the title sponsor of the World Championship of the International Melges 24 Class to be sailed off Key Largo, Fla., in December.
Global shippers Peters & May Ltd have come up with some special deals for shipping to and from the Worlds. The boats will travel RoRo (roll on roll off - on their own trailers) and the prices quoted include all the basic import and export paperwork.
Dont get me started In Marseilles this year the Melges 24 Class SNIM regatta lived up to its reputation as a thoroughly tough event in every aspect. The traditional punishing race schedule spread over the four day Easter weekend made it a hard event just to complete in let alone achieve victory.