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May
2009
Harry Melges Works His Way Through Justin Chisholm's Tactical Challenges
 
Harry MelgesLast month we set UKA UKA Racing's Jonathan McKee a series of challenging theoretical tactical scenarios to try to extricate himself from. This time it is the turn of Harry Melges, the tactical brainpower behind Brian and John Porter's highly successful Full Throttle crew to find a way out of the same tactical puzzlers.  Click here to find out what Harry has to say. 
 
 
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David Fuller of Pilote Media On Securing A Sponsor  
 
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 Most Melges 24 owners will have at some time considered sponsorship as a potential means of offsetting the cost of campaigning their boat on the regatta circuit. Indeed on the US and European circuits, hulls and sails displaying sponsors decals are a familiar site these days.  Sponsorship expert David Fuller of Pilote Media talks us through some key points to consider when seeking a sponsor.  Click here to find out more.

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Justin Chisholm Talks To Reigning Corinthian World Champions - Norway's Storm Capital Sailing Team
 
Storm Capital Sailing TeamFollowing their Corinthian victory, sailing as Terra Eindomsmeglng, at the 2008 Melges 24 World Championship in Porto Cervo,  this young crew are back again in 2009 with a new sponsor and appear to be even more fired up for success. Justin Chisholm caught up with them to find out more about their team and their strategy for success.... Click here to read the full interview.

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Melges 24 Europeans - Ammendment #1 To NOR Published and On Line Entry Now Live
 
Melges 24 Startline
Ammendment Number 1 To the Notice of Race for the 2009 Melges 24 European Championship (Hyeres 20-29 August) has now been published giving details of revised start times for the practise races and day one of the championship racing.  The online registration facility is now live so please go and make your entries right away.  Click here for full details.

 
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Event Reports
 
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Forthcoming Event Updates
 
Come And Sail With The Norwegian Fleet
 
Melges24The Norwegian Melges 24 Class needs you!  They are keen to encourage new sailors to join the Melges 24 Class in Norway and have some great information for you on why you should come and sail with them.  Click here to find out all about the best that Norway has to offer.
 
 
 
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Justin ChisholmIs 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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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)