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July
2009
Europeans Entry Closes 1 August
 
Melges 24 Worlds Bow On
The final entry deadline for the 09 European Championship, being held in Hyeres from 21-28 August, is this Saturday 1 August.  No entries will be accepted after this date.  The final Corinthian entry deadline and the date by which all Corinthian crew names and ISAF classification details must be submitted is also Saturday 1 August.  Entries who have not submitted their full crew lists by this time will not be eligible for the Corinthian Competition.  Click here for full details.
 
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Top Spinnaker Trimming Tips From North's Nigel Young
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Justin Chisholm talks to North's Nigel Young on choosing and using your spinnaker.  Click here for Nigel's top spinnaker tips!

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As The Europeans Entry Closes Justin Chisholm
Takes A First Look At How The Teams Are Stacking Up
 
Foam UpWith just one day to go until the close of entries for the European Championship, being held in Hyeres from 21-28 August, Justin Chisholm takes a quick look at the nationalities represented and at some of the big names that will be attending.  Click here to read more.

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Follow The Nordic Championship Live!
Bear AwayThe Nordic Championship takes place this weekend - 31 July to 2 August - in Tallinn, Estonnia, venue for the 2010 Melges 24 World Championship.  As well as providing teams with an excellent warm up opportunity the organisers will also be testing their new live from the race course race tracking and blogging systems.  Click here to find out more about how you can track the racing.


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UK Nationals NOR and Entry Form Now Available
 
Full ThrottleThe Notice of Race and Entry Form for the UK Nationals, to be hosted by the Royal Lymington Yacht Club from 10-13 September, are now available.  Visit the event website for further details.

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Event Reports
 
Australian Nationals 09
 
Blu Moon Wins 2009 Volvo Cup Series
 


 
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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)