The fun begins on Thursday, June 20 with registration, crew weigh-in and sail inspection. Friday thru Sunday, June 21-23, teams can expect three jam packed days of the very best one design sportboat racing at one of America's most incredible yacht racing venues.

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"We've got a new team together. We have not sailed together in a long time." said Cutler post racing. "There were times when everyone made a bonehead move, but then there were moments when we made up for it and saved the race. This event was great fun and the good news is we got a lot of great training in. We’re very much looking forward to Chicago."

Ending the event in second overall is Bora Gulari aboard New England Ropes/West Marine Rigging. Gulari triumphed in Charleston last year and had his sights set on another 2013 win. At the end of racing on Saturday, Gulari trailed Cutler by three little points. Despite some very heavy air forecasts, Gulari and team was hopeful that they might get another chance to regain the lead. But, it wasn’t meant to be.

Sunday’s breeze forecasts were looking very uncertain, but an optimistic PRO Hank Stuart and his incredible Race Committee team ventured out onto Charleston Harbor. Teams were greeted with a wonderful and super steady 15-20 knots. Within a short 10-20 minutes and a building steep chop, the breeze blew a solid 25-35 with no sign of letting up. Stuart hoisted November over Alpha, cancelling all racing for the day.

Saturday’s results stand as final.

In the Corinthian Division, Ben Moon at the helm of Steve Liebel’s New Wave captured the 2013 Corinthian Melges 24 National Championship title. 2012 Charleston Corinthian Champion Paul Hulsey aboard Hoodlum Racing settled for second and USMCA Vice President Rob Britts claimed third on Hot Mess.

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS
As with every event, there are so many people, organizers and supporters that come together to make it all great. The International Audi Melges 20 Class Association (IAM20CA) would specifically like to thank Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week Event Director Randy Draftz for a spectacular regatta. The event was well organized and all-around phenomenal. PRO Hank Stuart and his Race Committee team did an incredible job making the right calls on and off the water. Melges USA offered up the absolute best five-star customer service and support to all our racers.

A very special thanks to Audi Melges 20 Hooligan owner Trey Sheehan and his team for enabling the IAM20CA to get out to the course each day to bring everyone racing updates and hundreds of pictures.You guys are THE BEST!

UP NEXT...
The next super major Melges 24 North American Ranking circuit continues onward to Chicago for the 2013 North American Championship to be held on June 21-23. And of course, there is the  2013 Sperry Top-Sider Melges 24 World Championship. Registration is online and open. Over twenty boats are currently signed-up and ready to go. Register now if you have not already!

TOP TEN RESULTS (After Eight Races, One Discard)
1.) Alec Cutler, Hedgehog; 1-[6]-2-1-1-1-4-3 = 13
2.) Bora Gulari, New England Ropes/West Marine Rigging; 2-2-1-2-6-2-1-[10] = 16
3.) Bruce Ayres, Monsoon; 6-1-3-3-4-3-[15]-4 = 24
4.) Argyle Campbell, Rock n' Roll; 5-4-5-6-2-5-[10]-8 = 35
5.) Chris Larson/Scott Holmgren, Rosebud; 4-22-4-[38/DNF]-3-4-2-5 = 44
6.) Alan Field, WTF; 3-[19]-6-4-11-7-7-11 = 49
7.) Ben Moon/Steve Liebel, New Wave; 7-[16]-13-8-5-10-3-15 = 61
8.) Derek Rateray/Richard Thompson, Black Seal; 8-3-7-13-10-16-5-[22] = 62
9.) Carey Siegler, Rocksteady; 9-10-8-11-7-9-9-[25] = 63
10.) Paul Hulsey, Hoodlum Racing; 15-11-12-5-[17]-6-14-1 = 64

TOP FIVE CORINTHIAN RESULTS (After Eight Races, One Discard)
1.) Ben Moon/Steve Liebel, New Wave
2.) Paul Hulsey, Hoodlum Racing
3.) Rob Britts, Hot Mess
4.) Chris Field, Leda
5.) Jens Wathne, Party Girl
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As always, the robust fleet of thirty-seven have attracted some of the worlds greatest sailors including the young and vibrant 2011 ICSA National Champion and All-American skipper Taylor Canfield, multiple Congressional Cup and 2009 Melges 24 World Champion Chris Larson helming Scott Holmgren's 'Rosebud, World Champion crew members Richard Clarke, Mike Wolfs and Curtis Florence look to power-up Alec Cutler's 'Hedgehog, and highly decorated Moth World Champion, 2011 U.S. National Champion and 'Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Bora Gulari are just to name a few.

The fleet balances out perfectly with a heavy Corinthian Division. Of the thirty-seven teams racing in Charleston, thirteen have qualified for the heated all-amatuer running.

"It's incredible to see this fleet, standing strong in Charleston, at an event that continues to grow in participation." commented Circle 3 PRO Hank Stuart. "This is just one of many 2013 events that will enable teams to fine tune their efforts for the forthcoming World Championship in San Francisco, CA on September 30 - October 5, hosted by the San Francisco Yacht Club. More than two dozen boats are already registered for the Championship which gives great indication that it will be a big event."

The Official Website for the 2013 Sperry Top-Sider Melges 24 World Championship is online and registration is open.

Three days of racing is scheduled and the current weather forecast indicates the potential for perfect Melges 24 planing, breeze on racing conditions.

FULL ENTRY LIST
1.) Nate Duer, 'Balogney Blowout (C)
2.) Guy Mossman, 'Battle Rhythm
3.) Mike Krantz/Jeremy Tudor, 'Betty
4.) Derek Ratteray/Richard Thompson, 'Black Seal
5.) Dan McGraw, 'Blue Steel (C)
6.) Don Wilson, 'Convexity
7.) Cate Muller, 'Das Kleine Boot (C)
8.) Kevin Gillman, 'Giddy Up
9.) Curtis Jazwiecki, 'Gnarly Ruca (C)
10.) Alec Cutler, 'Hedgehog
11.) Tony Stanley, 'Hermes (C)
12.) August Hernandez, 'High Voltage
13.) Frank Davenport, 'Hocus Pocus
14.) Paul Hulsey, 'Hoodlum Racing (C)
15.) Rob Britts, 'Hot Mess (C)
16.) Roger Counihan, 'Just Add Water
17.) Bent Dietrich, 'Kleine Rainbow
18.) Chris Field, 'Leda (C)
19.) Catharine Evans, 'Mojito (C)
20.) Mike McGagh, 'Mojo
21.) Bruce Ayres, 'Monsoon
22.) Bora Gulari, 'New England Ropes/West Marine Rigging
23.) Ben Moon/Steve Liebel, 'New Wave (C)
24.) Mike Keefe, 'OXYJEN
25.) Jens Wathne, 'Party Girl (C)
26.) Argyle Campbell, 'Rock n' Roll
27.) Cary Seigler, 'Rocksteady
28.) Chris Larson/Scott Holmgren, 'Rosebud
29.) Marc Bailey, 'Screaming Mimi
30.) Dan Berezin, 'Surprise
31.) Stephen Boho, 'The 300 (C)
32.) Jeff Wittenberg, 'Tom Slick
33.) Todd McKenzie, 'Buckshot
34.) Marc Steyn, 'Vapour Trail (C)
35.) Ian Schillebeeck, 'Vollebak
36.) Alan Field, 'WTF
37.) Marty Jensen, 'Zig Zag

To help everyone better prepare for the top notch competition that awaits, please review the following key event reminders:

2013 CLASS MEMBERSHIP
The 2013 U.S. National Championship is an internationally sanctioned North American Melges 24 Series event, therefore class membership is required. Join the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Online.

Please be aware that all USMCA memberships need to be processed online via the above link. Unfortunately it is not possible to collect membership dues onsite in the form of cash or check. Our sincerest apologies in advance for any inconvenience that this may cause.

If you are an International entry, please know that 2013 Class Membership to your respective MNA is required PRIOR TO RACING. For further assistance, contact your MNA Secretary located at this link: International Melges 24 Class Association Directory.

CALLING ALL CORINTHIANS
There will be a Corinthian division at Charleston Race Week. For your team to quality, please complete a Digital Corinthian Declaration Form.

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WEIGH-IN & REGISTRATION
There will be a weigh-in at the Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week event on Thursday, April 18 starting at 12.00 until 16.00. Weigh-in will be located in the Harbor Room at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina. 

If any team needs to schedule an appointment for Friday morning, please contact the USMCA Admin as soon as possible.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact USMCA Admin Joy Dunigan via e-mail or phone at +1 (912) 398-5776.

ONLINE ENTRY / REGISTRATION
Submit your Entry Form to Yacht Scoring.
Registration fees must be paid in full by July 1, 2013
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Register before May 15th and your name will be put in a drawing for a free night at the Golden Nugget Casino for the race weekend. Winner will be announced Memorial Day Weekend at Ocean City Yacht Club and by email.

See you in Atlantic City, NJ! 

We invite all Melges 24 teams to the fifth annual Gateway Melges 24 Spring regatta May 3-5, 2013. This is the first event of the Midwest Series this year. We would like to welcome back those of you that have sailed the regatta before, and encourage those of you who have not experienced Gateway hospitality to come on over!

Carlyle Sailing Association is the host club, and sailing will be on the beautiful waters of Carlyle Lake in central Illinois. If you haven’t been to Carlyle and CSA before, it is worth the trip. The club has easy logistics, three hoists, dry sail both days, and the sailing area is right off the docks. Early May is spring so expect a variety of sailing conditions. Local Midwest Fleet Zero has eight boats and all will be on the line.

Schedule of Events
Friday May 3, 2013
Arrival and boat setup all day
1800-2200 Registration

Saturday May 4, 2013
0800-0930 Launching, registration
0930 Competitors meeting
1015 Warning race one, followed by additional races

Sunday May 5, 2013
0855 Warning first race of the day followed by additional races
1200 No warning signal will be given after this time.
Prize presentation immediately following the final race.

Limited boat storage is available prior to and after the event (contact Tom for arrangements).

There are two local motels - Mariner's Village Microtel 618-594-7666 and Super 8 618-594-8888/1-800-800-8000 (mention CSA for discount).  More opulent accommodations can be booked in Saint Louis if desired.

VISIT THE FLEET WEBSITE For the NOR and registration. Click the "registration" link in the news item. Mailing instructions are on the form. 

Email or call if you have any questions. TOM WYMAN (314) 753 9183.

Midwest Fleet Zero looks forward to welcoming you to this fifth annual event!!

REGISTRATION / ONLINE ENTRY
Entry deadline - April 13, 2013 at 1700 hours. 
Registration - April 18, 2013 from 1200-1700 hours. 
Submit an Online Entry Form here.
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The National Championship is sure to be a spectacular event in Charleston. The fleet can expect three days of incredible racing with an event schedule consisting of beach parties with live music, food, and Gosling’s Rum every night!

Register now to join the Melges 24 National Championship for a warm week in Charleston with wonderful sailing to continue the 2013 sailing season! 

Simoneschi took the bullet for race one with a huge win in open water. Betty, sailed by Jeremy Tudor had his best race of the day taking second, and Rob Britts on Hot Mess landed third. He too sailed his best in race one of the final day. 

Don Wilson’s Convexity took race two with a great jump off the line where he was able to reach the top mark first and continue for the win. Catharine Evans’ Mojito continued to dominate as a corinthian team in a highly competitive fleet taking second in race two, first for the corinthian division, and fourth in the overall standings. Argyle Campbell sailing Rock ‘N Roll took third for race two and finished in seventh place respectively.

Simoneschi, once again with the bullet in the final race of the day, proved why AUDI holds the trophy for the overall winner. Wilson was the runner up in the final race, but was able to move from yesterday’s third place standing to finishing the series in second overall. Richard Thompson’s Black Seal helmed by Derek Ratteray was able to find a great line and finish in third.

The Bacardi Corinthian Division was extremely competitive over the entire three days. A very proud and extremely giggly Catherine Evan’s Mojito took top honors. “I started sailing about two years ago. Then one day on the way in after racing, I asked if I could drived and from there I was hooked. This was so much fun.” commented Evans just after awards.

U.S. Melges 24 Vice President and Southeast District Governor Rob Britts on Hot Mess happily claimed second while Curtis Jazwiecki on Gnarly Ruca claimed third.

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS
The Melges 24 fleet is overjoyed at the incredible event organization and management of the Melges 24 Atlantic Coast Championship | Bacardi Miami Sailing week organized by STUDIOMILANO. Thank you to Bacardi for sponsoring the event and providing rum at the Melges Rocks Party and to EFG bank for sponsoring the Melges Performance Sailing DeBrief. In particular, the Melges 24 fleet  would like to recognize the amazing efforts of Ron Rostorfer and the Coconut Grove Sailing Club for accommodating to the fleet. Huge thanks as always to PRO Bruce Golison and race committee for all their hard work on and off the water. Also, a special thank you for the strong support of Melges USA.

TOP FIVE RESULTS (After seven races and one discard - FINAL)
1.) Riccardo Simoneschi, Audi; [8]-1-3-3-1-7-1=16
2.) Don Wilson, Convexity; 3-[10]-4-2-9-1-2=21
3.) Alan Field, WTF; 2-2-1-6-[8]-6-4=21
4.) Catharine Evans, Mojito; 1-[16]-5-4-7-2-10=29
5.) Alec Cutler, Hedgehog; [17]-8-10-1-4-5-5=33

TOP THREE CORINTHIANS (After seven races and one discard - FINAL)
1.) Catharine Evans, Mojito; 1-[16]-5-4-7-2-10=29
2.) Rob Britts, Hot Mess; 6-5-6-{17}-3-4-12=36
3.) Curtis Jazwiecki, Gnarly Ruca; 14-13-11-12-10-[17]-11=71
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