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REGISTER TO COMPETE AT THE 2008 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY!

30 JUNE 2008 - The 2008 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is already being perceived as the place to be on September 18-21. This is where the best-of-the-best in the International Melges 24 Class will meet, challenge and win one of the USMCA's most coveted titles. The members of the '08 Nationals organizing committee is ready to welcome potentially as many as 50 teams. Already the participation is on the rise with teams spanning from the West Coast to the East, from North to South. Get your entry in today, as Charleston is a really spectacular venue for the family as well with some of the world's best restaurants, shopping and nightlife awaits the Melges 24 fleet. REGISTER ONLINE VIEW CURRENT LIST OF ENTRIES The Notice of Race (NOR) is now available at the official 2008 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship event website, www.m24charleston.com. Download a copy today and process your entries online via the same web portal. A wealth of information is posted including a current list of entries, regatta documents and much, much more. For future announcements, stay tuned to this as well as the official site of the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association at www.usmelges24.com and, the International Melges 24 Class Association (IMCA) at www.melges24.com. The 2008 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club (charlestonyachtclub.com) on September 18-21 is sponsored by Ocean Sailing Academy, www.osasailing.com; Yacht Scoring www.yachtscoring.com; Charleston City Marina www.charlestoncitymarina.com; Cre843 www.cre843.com; ASB Flower Design www.asbflowers.com and the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association, www.usmelges24.com. ### The Melges 24 is designed by Reichel Pugh (reichel-pugh.com) 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 U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USMCA, www.usmelges24.com) and the International Melges 24 Class Association (IMCA, www.melges24.com) on the web. For more information or press photos, please contact: Joy Dunigan 2008 U.S. National Championship Press Officer U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Communications Director communications@usmelges24.com +1 (912) 398-5776

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