Chris Larson & Bruce Ayres Victorious At Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Melges 24 World Championship
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Despite tricky weather conditions the racing at the 2009 Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Melges 24 World Championship was some of the closest and most exciting of the season with Chris Larson taking overall victory and Bruce Ayres claiming the Corinthian title. Click here to read the full Regatta Report____________________________________________________________________ |
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Interview With 2009 World Champion Chris Larson
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If you want to know exactly what it takes to win the Melges 24 World Championship read Justin Chisholm's fascinating interview with Chris Larson, fresh from his Worlds victory in Annapolis.
Click here to read the interview.
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IMCA Calls World Council Extraordinary General Meeting
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Following the IMCA World Council AGM held in November (see details below) an Extraordinary General Meeting of the IMCA World Council has been called for January 12th to discuss and vote on two important proposed rule changes that could not be included on the AGM Agenda.
Click here for details of the proposal rule changes and more information about the meeting.
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Lorenzo Bressani Wins 2009 World & European Ranking, Alan Field Takes North American Ranking
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 Despite the global economic downturn the 2009 Melges 24 World and Continental Rankings still attracted a near record entry of 366 boats. Lorenzo Bressani took victory in the World and European Rankings while Alan Field was victorious in the North American Ranking.
Click here for full report and results.
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Lorenzo Bressani Interview
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 Lorenzo Bressani spoke to the IMCA's Justin Chisholm about his personal sailing background and his role in the incredible Uka Uka Racing Team as they add 2009 World and European Ranking Champions to a victory list that also includes the 2008 Melges 24 World Championship and 2009 European Championship. Click here to read the full interview.____________________________________________________________________ |
Alan Field Tells Justin Chisholm All (Well Almost!)
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 The IMCA's Justin Chisholm persuaded 2009 Melges 24 North American Ranking Champion Alan Field to tell all in a fascinating and extremely entertaining interview.
Click here to find out what secrets Alan revealed.
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Worlds 2010 - Driving To Tallinn On The Via Baltica Now A Fast And Practical Alternative To The Ferry
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 With so many Melges 24 teams planning their trip to Tallinn for the 2010 Worlds, intrepid Finnish Melges 24 sailor Arto Kiiski decided to check out whether rumours of the much improved road systems and reduced boarder control checks in the former Eastern Block Baltic countries were actually true. What he found was better than anything he had expected and, as his full report reveals, driving to Tallinn is now a very fast, practical and interesting alternative to the ferry. Click here for Arto's Full Report.
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A Word From Our Chairman
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 Following the 2009 AGM held in November IMCA Chairman Guenter Tzeschlock updates us on news from the meeting and offers an important reminder about the correct procedure for communicating your thoughts to the Class.
Click here to read Guenter's letter.
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2009 IMCA World Council AGM Minutes Now Published
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 The 2009 IMCA World Council AGM took place on Saturday 14 November in England. Amongst the decisions made by the meeting were Rule and Constitution Changes for 2010 and venue allocations for future IMCA Championships through until 2012.
Click here for further information and full minutes.
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Danish Sailing Academy Seeks Melges 24 Sailors Age 17-25
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 The Sailing Academy Aarhus in Denmark has created a new training progamme headed by some of Denmark's top international sailors using Melges 24s and they are looking for sailors from around the World age 17-25 to take part.
Click here to read their full invitation.
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Melges 24 To Be Displayed At Dusseldorf Boat Show
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 The Melges 24 will be on display at Dusseldorf Boat Show, Europe's largest boat show, this coming January 23 - 31 so if you are planning on visiting the show make sure you swing by the stand and say hello.
Click here to find out more and to see the discotastic promotional video the German Class has made for the show.
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Slovenian Class Continues To Grow As Peter Podunavac Wins 2009 National Championship
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 The Slovenian Melges 24 class has continued to go from strength to strength in 2009 and their national season culminated in the second Slovenian Open National Championship at the end of September which was won by Peter Podunavac. With plans already in place for their 2010 Nationals this class continues to look to positively to the future.
Click here for full report.
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2010 Regatta Schedule Now Updated & Ranking Events Confirmed
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 The 2010 Melges 24 World & Continental Ranking Events Schedule has now been published. Details of additional national and regional events are also being added to the list weekly. Click here for the full 2010 Regatta Schedule
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