Flavio Favini - The Blu Moon Legend Speaks
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From an Optimist to the America's Cup Flavio Favini has done it all but his love affair with the Melges 24 endures. As he celebrates the tenth anniversary of his first sail in a Melges 24 he looks back on his time in the class which includes winning both the European and World Championships. He also passes on his top tips for becoming a winning Melges 24 helm! To find out more click here.____________________________________________________________________ |
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Miles Quinton Tells Justin Chisholm Why He Keeps On Coming Back To The Melges 24
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 As Miles Quinton goes into his 14th year of racing Melges 24s he talks to Justin Chisholm about what keeps him coming back for more, how he has seen the class change over that period and how he sees the future for the Melges 24.
Click here to read this fascinating interview in full.
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Justin Chisholm Profiles Leading Melges 24 Tactician Daniele Cassinari
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Daniele Cassinari's sailing CV includes two Mumm 30 World Championships, two Quarter Ton Cups and the IMS World Championship. In the Melges 24 his work as tactician for Alina Helly Hansen and the Joe Fly team has also resulted in a string of impressive results. Justin Chisholm finds out more about what drives this gentlemanly Italian on to continuing success.
Click here to read the interview.
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2010 Membership Fees Due Now
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To race your Melges 24 at any event the owner and the helmsman must both be a member of the Class Association and its that time of year again when your membership fees are due so if you haven't done so already please take action now and contact your National Class Secretary to sign up.
Click here for details.
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Eivind Melleby Interview
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 Just back from taking the Star Class Gold Medal at the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta, Norway's Eivind Melleby talks to Justin Chisholm about why he feels it is important to make time in his hectic Olympic programme to race in the Melges 24.
Click here to find out what Eivind had to say.
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IMCA EGM Approves Class Rule Change To Rule C.9.7
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 At the Extraordinary General Meeting of the IMCA World Council held on Tuesday 12 January the proposal to change Class Rule C.9.7 (forestay system) was formally approved by the meeting. The rule change has subsequently been approved by ISAF and is now in force. Also discussed at the EGM were proposed changes to the system for checking crew weights.
Click here for full details.
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Facebook Groups Launched For 2010 Melges 24 World And North American Championships
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 The organisers for the forthcoming 2010 Melges 24 World and North American Championships have both now launched Facebook Groups to help keep you regularly updated with all the latest news and developments from the events. Visit
2010 Melges 24 Worlds Facebook Group
2010 Melges 24 North Americans Facebook Group
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Happy Birthday Melges 24 Germany
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 2010 sees the 15th Anniversary of the founding of the German Melges 24 Class so we'd like to take this opportunity to wish the German Class a very happy birthday and here's to the next 15 years of Melges 24 sailing in Germany.
Click here to find out more about the history of the Germany Melges 24 Class and their birthday celebration plans.
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Melges 24 Wins Bundaburg Rum Australian National Sportsboat Championship
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 The Melges 24 Roger That, owned and raced by Sydney yachtsmen James Mayjor and John Bacon with Cameron Miles on the helm and Craig Pocklington on mainsheet, put in a stellar performance at January's Bundaburg Rum Australian National Sportsboat Championship in Geelong winning six of the eight races on their way to the podium. Congratulations and thanks to the team for flying the Melges 24 flag so very effectively!
Click here to read the full event report.
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Happy Birthday Buddy! 80 Years Young
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The legendary Buddy Melges, Olympic Gold Medallist, America's Cup winner and Godfather of the Melges 24 Class celebrated his 80th Birthday on January 26th. Not one to let a simple thing like age stand in his way Buddy is still an active sailor, iceboater and duck hunter. Click here for more.____________________________________________________________________ |
Melges Performance Sailboats Hard At Work
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 As always the boys and girls at Melges USA in Zenda are hard at work building new boats and providing support and service to all their existing customers. This year they have a brand new service van which will be travelling to major events across the US (see picture left) so watch out for them at events.
To find out more or to contact Melges USA click here.
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Miami Is Back! 10-13 March
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The Melges 24 is headed to Miami this March 2010 for the famous Bacardi Miami Sailing Week! Special thanks to the incredible efforts of Studio Milano and the team of Event Chair, Gabriele Pedone, the Melges 24 fleet is back and expected to out number the competition this March 10-13 in Miami, Fla. We've always loved sailing off Miami and with this invitation to join the Bacardi event the Melges 24 teams are all set to return to one of their favourite stomping grounds. Click here for all the details. _____________________________________________________________________
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Volvo Cup Kicks Of In Sanremo 23-24 March
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This year's Italian Volvo Cup Circuit kicks off on 23-24 March with the opening event in Sanremo. From there the circuit takes in Scarlina, Alghero, Numana and Torbole. As always the Italian fleet will be offering superb organisation, race management and hospitality and record entries are expected. Click here for full details. _____________________________________________________________________ |
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Charleston Race Week Approaching Fast - 8-11 April
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Looking for a great spring sailing event with all the right ingredients? Great breeze, intense competition, awesome social gatherings and the perfect opportunity to rub elbows with some of the world's elite sailors - that is Charleston Race Week. Be there! All Melges 24 teams are encouraged to submit their entries for 2010 Charleston Race Week as soon as possible. Make the Melges 24 the largest fleet in attendance. Click here for further information. ____________________________________________________________________
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Corpus Christi Host 2010 US Gulf Coast Championship 5-12 May - The Perfect Start To Your Preparations for the 2011 Corpus Christi Worlds!
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 Corpus Christi Yacht Club, Texas will host the 2011 Melges 24 World Championship and as part of the build-up to that event the club is also hosting this year's Melges 24 Texas Gulf Coast Championship to be held 12-15 May 2010. With fabulous sunshine, winds and sailing water plus the legendary Texan hospitality on offer the Gulf Coast Championship will not only be a great stand alone event, but it will also provide a perfect first opportunity to check out the venue for the 2011 Worlds. Click here for full details.
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Austrian Open To Be Held On Lake Traunsee 13-16 May
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If you love sailing on Lake Garda (and who doesn't) they you are going to love this year's Austrian Open, which will be held on Lake Traunsee from 13-16 May in association with Allianz Traunsee Week. Famous for its thermal winds Traunsee is known as the Garda of the Northern Alps so its well worth the trip. The NOR is now available and further information can be found at the
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Melges 24 Makes Triumphant Return To Kiel Week 19-23 June
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 After several years absence the Melges 24 makes a triumphant return in 2010 to the legendary BMW Kiel Sailing Week. For the first time the Melges 24 will be sailing in the Olympic part of Kiel Week which will help to considerably raise the class profile at the event. It's location and timing make it the perfect warm up event on the way to the Tallinn Worlds so:- Click here for further information.____________________________________________________________________ |
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2010 US Nationals Confirmed For 25-27 June in Newport |
The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association and the Melges 24 Northeast District are excited to announce the selection of Newport, R.I. as the location for the 2010 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Sail Newport. Racing will take place over three days from 25-27 June with registration, weigh-ins, clinics and practice racing beginning on Thursday, June 24.
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German Open 6-10 July - English Language Web Site Live
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As part of their 15th Birthday celebrations the German Melges 24 Class is going all out for a record attendance at the German Open, being held as part of the famous Warnemünde Sailing Week (Baltic Sea) from 6-10 July. For those planning their schedule in the run up to the Worlds you can take in Kiel Week (details above), the German Open and then head straight on to Tallinn via the ferries direct from Warnemünde or using the Via Baltica roads. Click here for full information._____________________________________________________________________ |
Santini's Uka Uka Celebrates Back To Back Key West Titles, Hulsey Named Top Corinthian
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 Key West 2010 brought some classic Melges 24 racing to open the 2010 North American season and Lorenzo Santini's Uka Uka Racing Team made it two in a row beating Franco Rossini's Blu Moon and Alan Field aboard WTF. In the Corinthian Division Paul Hulsey put together an impressive series including an overall win in the second race.
Click here for the full report and results.
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Guy Mossman Wins Key West Match Race Invitational |
In his first-ever attempt at match race sailing, Charleston-based Guy Mossman has won the 2nd annual Key West Match Race Invitational, organized by the Chicago Match Race Center (CMRC). On the strength of superior boathandling of his Melges 24 in the fresh 15-20 knot breezes and short 15-minute race courses, Mossman and his team of Mike Buckley, Skip Baxter, Ben Allen, and Danielle Soriano dominated the event. Click here for the full report. _____________________________________________________________________
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More Melges 24 News & Regatta Information
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 For more Melges 24 news, event schedules, regatta reports, photo galleries and video footage please regularly visit www.melges24.com.
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