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Melges 32 Class Rule : There has been some short discussion amongst Melges 32 owners regarding IM32CA Rule C.2.2, Item No. 7.

C.2.2
7. The spinnaker may be stowed in a bag or chute in the  companionway hatch or the forward hatch, the design of this bag and its associated retraction lines are optional.  Refer to C.2.2.14

Intent and Clarification: The intent of this rule was to allow experimentation with chute launching systems to develop the easiest method of spinnaker handling on the Melges 32. Retraction lines, shockcord and pulleys of optional design may be added below deck. Lines may not be lead through the deck, only the open companionway or hatch. Hard fairings or rollers may be added below deck to facilitate the spinnaker moving through the hatch or past the mast. The chute or sock shall be of soft material and may be of any size and design.

The Melges 32 Spring and Summer racing schedule is in fast forward motion as the second edition of the 2010 Audi Sailing Series in Scarlino just concluded revealing reigning World Champion Pieter Taselaar on Bliksem as champion. In just a short week-and-a-half, more exciting racing awaits the international fleet. The very first Melges 32 European Championship takes place in Cagliari, Italy with 19 entries scheduled to appear and simultaneously, the East Coast Championship rocks Rye, N.Y. hosted by the American Yacht Club (also the location of the 2011 U.S. National Championship) with 13, double the participation level in 2009.

Shortly thereafter, we&rsquoll look to the warm month of June to Porto Cervo, Italy for the third Audi Sailing Series Event and Invitational, and Newport, R.I. for the Northeast Regatta happening simultaneously (25-27) on both sides of the Atlantic. The month of July is red hot. The final act of the 2010 European Audi Sailing Series Event No. 4 takes place in Malcesine, Italy on beautiful Lake Garda on July 16-18. Completing the month perfectly, in exquisite Harbor Springs, Mich. USA the U.S. National Championship gets under way on July 29-August 1, where as many as 20 teams will take to the line. Every team that will be at Nationals anticipates heavy duty competition in San Francisco, Calif. at the 2010 World Championship on September 22-25, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club.

Because many of these events are concurrent, the below checklists and gentle reminders have been assembled for your convenience. Please read through each very carefully so that you and your team can plan accordingly. Best of luck and fast racing to all the teams. The IM32CA is excited about seeing each and every team on the line!

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The Notice of Race and Entry Form for the 2010 Melges 32 European Championship taking place on May 13-16, in Cagliari, Italy is now available. Be sure to submit your entry right away as the deadline for submissions is next Friday, May 7. Crew Declarations are due for this major intercontinental event on Thursday, April 29.

Special thanks to all teams that have submitted their Crew Declarations. Your timeliness is much appreciated. For those of you who still need to submit, COMPLETE AN ONLINE CREW DECLARATION now.

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The second stage of the 2010 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series takes place this weekend, April 30 – May 2 on the western coast of Italy hosted by Club Nautico Scarlino. Assembled and standing in order for yet another spectacular showdown are 18 phenomenal teams comprised of some of the worlds greatest sailors.

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The Melges 32 can officially be found online at several social media locations including:

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St. Petersburg, FL – Anthony Kotoun, frequent Melges 32 Class sailor aboard John Taylor’s Ninkasi, rescued the sole occupant of a single engine aircraft that lost power on final approach to St. Petersburg’s Albert Whitted Airport on Monday morning at 10:30 AM.  Kotoun was on the water training Para-Olympic competitors when pilot Nancy Schofield ditched her Cessna after the engine cut-out short of the runway and off the breakwater from the St. Petersburg Sailing Center and St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Kotoun jumped into the water to pull Schofield to safety and confirm there were no other passengers aboard the sinking Cessna.

Read the complete story at ABC Action News

The International Melges 32 Class Association events schedule has been updated with a slight date adjustment for Copa Del Rey, the corrected dates for the European Melges 32 Championship as well as several new, highlighted events in Australia. Happy sailing to all!

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All those looking forward to racing their Melges 32 worldwide are required to join the International Melges 32 Class Association (IM32CA). If you have not validated your 2010 membership, please take a few moments to do so now.

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The International Melges 32 Class Association rules have recently been updated. Please be sure to download a copy. Also, download this summary for the full detail of the rule modifications.

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