| Justin Chisholm Interviews Serial One-Design Champion Chris Larson |
 Florida born but now an Annapolis local, nobody knows the waters of the Chesapeake better than serial one design champion Chris Larson. Having spent many successful seasons in the Melges 24 fleet at the helm of other peoples' boats he bit the bullet last year and joined the ranks of the owner-drivers. Click here to read Justin's interview with this sailing legend.
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| Jonathan McKee Gets Us Out Of Some Sticky Situations
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We all know how race winning tactics work don't we? Win the start, lead at the top mark, pop the chute and extend your lead for the rest of the race. But for those days when it doesn't quite work out like that Justin Chisholm spoke to star tactician Jonathan McKee for a few top tips on how to get out of a stick situation. Click here to find out just how the top guys make those amazing recoveries.
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| Our Melges 24 Big Day Out |
Every Melges 24 sailor the world over has a favourite Big Day Out story that they love to recall when ever they get the chance so we asked IMCA Press Officer and top Melges 24 crew Justin Chisholm to tell us all about his biggest ever day out in a Melges 24. Click here to read all about it.
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| What Do You Want To Read About In the eNews? |
 Is there a Melges 24 sailor you think would make a great interviewee? Have you thought of a great Melges 24 article topic? Are you yearning for help from the class superstars to improve a specific piece of Melges 24 technique? Justin Chisholm wants your ideas for future articles in the eNews and for the web site so Click Here and give him your ideas.
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| Online Registration Declared Officially Open For 2009 Melges 24 Worlds |
The 2009 Melges 24 World Championship, organized by the Eastport Yacht Club is now accepting registration online. Also, Notice of Race (NOR) amendment no. 1 for the 2009 Worlds has been posted online that further clarifies arbitration, late entry surcharges, the schedule of events and the venue facilities. Click here for full details.
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| Hyeres Melges 24 Europeans - Register Now |
 The 2009 International Melges 24 European Championship will be hosted by the Cercle d'Organisation du Yachting de Comp�tition Hy�rios (COYCH), in Hyeres, France from 21 to 28 August 2009. Online registration is now available along with a host of additional information. Click here for further details.
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| Norway Establishes Alpha Romeo Cup Series |
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The Norwegian Melges 24 Class has confirmed that it has taken the next step for the Melges 24 Class in Northern Europe and established a cup offering some prioritized regattas especially open to and facilitated for the international Melges 24 fleet. The Norwegian Melges 24 Alfa Romeo Cup comprises five regattas - click here for full details.
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| Melges 24 Adopted By Royal Bulgarian Yacht Club |
 The Melges 24 fleet in Bulgaria is now becoming established and in 2008 there were four Melges 24s regularly racing on the Black Sea from Varna. Recognising the importance of the Melges 24, the Royal Bulgarian Yacht Club has adopted the boat as it's principle one-design keelboat fleet. Click here for full story.
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| Melges 24 Revised Judging Notes Published |
 To reflect recent changes in the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing and the Melges 24 Class Rules the guidance notes provided to judges for on the water judging in the Melges 24 Class have now been updated. Event organisers are requested to ensure that all judges/jury members receive a copy of these guidance notes prior to the start of each event to assist them in their work. Click here for full details.
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| More Melges 24 News |
 For more Melges 24 news, regatta reports, photo galleries and video footage please regularly visit www.melges24.com.
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