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IMCA E-Newsletter
 January
2009
Greetings!
  
It's a brand new year and I'd like to welcome you to a brand new Melges 24 E-newsletter. We hope this new and improved version of our monthly letter attracts your attention to keep tuned to what�s happening around in this magnificant Melges 24 family. 
 
As well as redesigning the format, each month we will also be bring you a host of special features by the IMCA's new Press Officer Justin Chisholm.  This month Justin's offerings include inteviews with Kristin Lane and Reggie Fairchild, Talking Tactics with Scott Nixon of Quantum and Tuning Tips from North's Nigel Young - enjoy!
 
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A lot has happened since late 2000 when we officially came into the wonderful world of digital media with www.melges24.com. Now nine years laters www.melges24.com attracts during the high seasons over 120,000 visits per month. The first evolution from www.melges24.com, the monthly IMCA E-newsletter, saw daylight in early in 2005.
 
To keep in touch even better for the future don�t forget last years two big launches - our
official M24 Blog http://blog.melges24.com and M24 YouTube videosite www.youtube.com/IM24CA  
   
To submit stories and pictures for future editions of the E-newsletter or to find out about our advertising opportunities please contact Editor Fiona Brown at [email protected].
 
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Justin Chisholm Appointed IMCA Press Officer
 
Justin ChisholmWe are delighted to announce that Justin Chisholm has been appointed as the IMCA's Press Officer.  Justin is a most welcome addition to our team and we can look forward to enjoying his regular contributions in coming months.  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JUSTIN AND HIS NEW ROLE
Worlds 2009 Dates Revised
 
North Americans 08
The dates for the 2009 Melges 24 World Championship to be hosted by Eastport Yacht Club, Annapolis, have been brought forward by one week and will now take place from October 23 to October 31 with haul out on 1 November.  A press release with more information will follow shortly but please note it is important to book your accommodation early so please visit THE EVENT WEB SITE now for more information
Justin Chisholm Interviews Kristen Lane 
 
Kristen Lane Skiing
Kristen Lane is a rare commodity, a female Melges 24 helm. Those who know her say that, irrespective of gender, her background as an accomplished skier along with her fearsome determination and highly competitive nature, make her a perfect candidate to steer a Melges 24 on the US circuit.   Justin Chisholm spoke with Kristin in Key West so CLICK HERE TO READ HIS INDEPTH INTERVIEW
2009 Class Rules Now Published
 
Melges 24 Worlds Riccardo SimoneschiISAF has now published the 2009 edition of the International Melges 24 Class Rules.  As well as including our rule changes they have also been reformatted to meet ISAF's new standard format and to incorporate the new Racing Rules of Sailing and Equipment Rule of Sailing information.
 
Reggie Fairchild Tells All
   
Reggie FairchildAt the end of 2008 Reggie Fairchild pulled off a fairly remarkable double. Not only was he head of the organising committee for the 2008 US Nationals at Charleston YC but he also came away from the regatta as the new Corinthian US National Champion. We sent Justin Chisholm off to find out what makes Reggie tick and to get the low down on that Corinthian title victory....  CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Talking Tactics With Quantum's Scott Nixon
 
Scott NixonScott Nixon from Quantum Sails is fast building a reputation as a top flight one design tactician. In the last few months of 2008 he called tactics on the winning boats at both the Melges 24 North American Championship and the Melges 32 Gold Cup.  Who better then to talk about tactics with? We sat down with Scott to find out more about the 'Nixon Way' and got some great answers to our questions.  CLICK HERE FOR SCOTT'S TOP TIPS
2009 - 2012 Racing Rules Of Sailing
 
North Americans 08
ISAF has now publish the 2009-2012 edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing which include a number of very significant changes which you need to familiarise yourselves with.  To download your copy of the new Racing Rules and to obtain a very helpful changes summary document kindly provided by International Judge Willii Gohl please CLICK HERE
Talking Tuning With North's Nigel Young
 
Nigel Young
Nigel Young heads up the North Sails business in Ireland and has been racing Melges 24's since the earliest days of the class. Over the years he has been a part of some of the most successful teams on the international circuit.  The IMCA's Justin Chisholm sat down and grilled Nigel for his inside knowledge on how to tune your Melges 24.  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT HE SAID
Bressani & Ayres Victorious In Key West
 
Key West 09 BressaniCongratulations to Lorenzo Breassani at the helm for Lorenzo Santini on ITA 715 Uka Uka Racing and to Bruce Ayres and the Monsoon team for their respective Overall and Corinthian victories at ACURA Key West 2009, presented by Nautica.  
 
Melges 24 Wins Australian Sports Boat National Championship
 
Geelong Week 09Congratulations to Heath Walters and his crew aboard AUS726 Mako Melges on their victory in the 21 boat strong Bundaberg Rum Australian National Sports Boat Championship held in association with Skandia Geelong Week - Australia's biggest sailing event.  The Melges 24 is going great guns down under so CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY AND RESULTS
New Melges 24 Agent For Netherlands
 
Melges 24 Worlds Bow On
Devoti Sailing has appointed Jachtwef Ruyten as the official Melges 24 dealer for the Netherlands. Based in Langweer the Jachtwef Ruyten team is involved in everything that has to do with One Design keelboats.  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

Melges 24 On Display At Helsinki & Budapest Boat Shows
 
Euros 07The Melges 24 will be on display at both the Helsinki & Budapest Boat Shows during February.
 
 
 
The boat will also be at HISWA in Amsterdam in March, details to follow in the next edition.
Tallinn Calling
 
Tallinn SailingThe Finnish and Estonian Melges 24 Fleet sends regards from the middle of snow and ice and wants to remind you about an excellent race weekend for studying the town and waters of Tallinn just one year prior of the Worlds 2010 - the Nordic Open Championships. Race dates for the Nordics are from the 31st of July to the 2nd of August. See more at www.melges24.fi  and www.worlds2010.fi

The German Speaking Countries Need You!
 
GunterTzeschlockThe German Speaking Countries have some great events in store this season and G�nter Tzeschlock
invites you to join them for a festival of Melges 24 sailing.  From the Austrian, German and Swiss Championships to a new Central European Lake Ranking series they've got it all going on.  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
Look Out New Zealand - Here Comes The Melges 24
 
NZL772
January brings great news from New Zealand where NZ Sail has been appointed as agent for the Melges 24. Already NZ Sail's team is hard at work marketing the boat and as the new year broke Melges 24 NZL772 quietly slipped into the glimering blue waters under Mount Maunganui and immediately set about turning heads . For more information about the Melges 24 in New Zealand please visit www.nzsail.com

2009 Event Schedule
 
Bear AwayThe full 2009 World, European and North AmericanRanking Event Schedules are now published along with a host of great national, regional and local events.  CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EVENT SCHEDULE AND GET PLANNING YOUR SEASON
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The Melges 24 is designed by Reichel Pugh and considered the most unique one design sportboat in the world as well as one of the fastest-growing classes of high performance yachts. For more information, visit the official class websites of the International Melges 24 Class Association (IMCA)