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 March
2009
The Dark Art Of The Pin End Start With Jamie Lea
 
Start Line From LeewardIn the Melges 24 Class, perhaps more than any other one design fleet, the ability to consistently achieve good starts is a key part of a helm's ability..... To try to get some insight into the black art of starting at the pin, Justin Chisholm sat down with someone well known for his finesse at the pin end - Team Barbarians helm and past double Melges 24 World Ranking Champion, Jamie Lea.  Click here to read what Jamie had to say. 
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Federico Michetti Profile
 
Federico Michetti
From his first mixed reaction to the Melges 24 in the 1990s to his plans for Melges 24 racing in 2009, Federico Michetti, double Melges 24 World and European Champion and the man behind Melges Europe tells all to Justin Chisholm.  Click here to read the full profile.
2009's Runners & Riders With Justin Chisholm
 
Upwind Spray Action
The Melges 24 International season is now well underway and as most owners have finalised their teams and campaigns for the year ahead, we thought it would be a good time to have a look at who the potential star names might be in 2009.  Click here to read on...


Justin Chisholm Looks Ahead At The 2009 Season 
   
Melges 24 In SprayLike New York 'the city that never sleeps' the International Melges 24 has a regatta circuit that never really stops. Whilst most other one design classes around the world are only now emerging from a long winter layoff to prepare for the 2009 season, the Melges 24 class hit the ground running...  Click here to check out the first in a series of preview articles from Justin Chisholm
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Taking Melges 24 Branding To The Virtual Limit
 
Joe Fly Crew
We all know how competitive the top Melges 24 teams are about brand identity. Each regatta the arms race escalates in the battle for image supremacy.  Who has the best van graphics, is wearing the most stylish crew clothing or has the flashiest sticker job on their hull? Well now it appears that the war has moved to another level. Click here to find out how!
Volvo Cup Gets Off To A Stunning Start In Alassio
 
Alberto Bolzan
This year's Volvo Cup action got off to an incredible start with three days of truly spectacular action off the coast of Alassio.  Alberto Bolzan with Gianni Catalogna's Pilot Italia ultimately took victory from the 52 strong 9 nation fleet.  Click here for full report and results.  Official Volvo Photographer Pierrick Contin brings us a stunning Gallery of Photos, whilst Mediavip and Zerogradinor captured all the action on Video.
Autonet Mobile To Title Sponsor 2009 US National Championship, June 11-14
 
Taking Off Upwind
The U.S. Melges 24 Class is proud to announce Autonet Mobile as the title sponsor of the 2009 U.S. National Championship being held on June 11-14 in San Francisco, Calif., hosted by the prestigious St. Francis Yacht Club. Autonet Mobile  turns your car into a WiFi hotspot.  A formal USMCA press release will be issued shortly so please watch www.usmelges24.com for further news.
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James Whatmore's Goux Get Mama Wins Fourth 2009 Slam US Championship Series Event In Naples, Florida
 
Porsche Cup 2009 (c) Joy/USMCACongratulations to Tampa, Florida's James Whatmore on Goux Get Moma, 2009 Melges 24 Porsche Cup of Naples Champion. He is also the winner of the Porsche Cup of Naples Perpetual Trophy winner as well. The Porsche Cup was event number four of thirty nationwide regattas on the 2009 SLAM U.S. Championship Series.  Click here for the full report.
Risto Alho In Memoriam
 
Risto AlhoIt was with great sadness that we received news this week of the death of well known Finnish Melges 24 sailor Risto Alho in a skiing accident last weekend during a short skiing holiday in the Swiss Alps.  A loved father and an excellent Melges 24 sailor (co-owner of FIN-742) Risto was a familiar and popular face on the European sailing circuit and will be much missed by the Melges 24 sailing community.  Our hearts are especially with his family Jenny, Rasmus, Mija, Henna, and Risto�s parents. 
Netherlands Update As HISWA Show A Success
 
HISWA Boat Show
Frank Lieve and Hein Ruyten or Melges Netherlands bring us up to date on all the latest happenings in the low countries where the Melges 24 was a huge success at the HISWA boat show in AmsterdamClick here for full details.
Melges 24 Race Committee Flags
 
Melges 24The German Class has organised Melges 24 class-flags, size 60 x 90 cm, to be used for race committees or by individual boats "to show the flag" in the harbour.  The flags cost €19,00 including shipping in Europe.  To place an order or for further info please E-mail info@melges24.de
2009 Rules In Practice 
 
IMCA Technical Advisor David Chivers reminds everyone about the new Class Rules governing jjibs and the requirement for all new jibs to be built with the new zip luff system.  Click here for the full update. 
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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)