Filed under 2009 Autonet Mobile Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, SLAM U.S. Championship Series, U.S. Melges 24 Class Association by Joy
In an amazing final day of racing on San Francisco Bay, Brian Porter on USA-749 Full Throttle won a three-way tie for first place to win a record-setting fourth U.S. National Championship title, a first in U.S. Melges 24 Class history. Also, tied for first place was Vince Brun on USA-553 Bailout and in third was Dave Ullman on USA-505 Pegasus 505. Each of the top three teams carried 20 points a piece.
Stay tuned to the official website of the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association. Full story is forthcoming…
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June 14, 2009 - 10:26 PM
Filed under 2009 Autonet Mobile Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, International Melges 24 Class Association, North American Ranking Event, SLAM U.S. Championship Series by Joy
The 2009 Autonet Mobile Melges 24 U.S. National Championship may only have twenty-one boats registered, but a powerful majority of the teams are super-stacked with talent. This can mean only one thing. Without a doubt this National Championship will be one of the most exciting and tightest fought ever.
The Melges 24 is the standard by which all other sportboats strive to measure up to — and those that are in doubt need to stand up and take note this weekend.
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June 11, 2009 - 11:55 PM
Filed under 2009 Autonet Mobile Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, North American Ranking Event, SLAM U.S. Championship Series, U.S. Melges 24 Class Association by Joy
Seems one of the major trends in sailing these days is to bring it closer and closer to land, and that is exactly what Autonet Mobile will be doing at the 2009 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship beginning tomorrow, Friday June 12. Watch, see and witness the racing for yourself courtesy of Autonet Mobile.
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June 11, 2009 - 1:28 PM
Filed under 2009 Autonet Mobile Melges 24 U.S. National Championship by Joy
The 2009 Autonet Mobile Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is just days away from commencement. Race days are slated for Friday, June 12-14, but the fun really gets going on Thursday, June 11 with the usual formalities.
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June 9, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Filed under 2009 Autonet Mobile Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, North American Ranking Event, SLAM U.S. Championship Series, U.S. Melges 24 Class Association by Joy
The U.S. Melges 24 Class announces title sponsor Autonet Mobile for 2009 U.S. National Championship, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, Calif. and publishes Notice of Race.
San Francisco, Calif., (April 9, 2009) – The U.S. Melges 24 Class is proud to announce Autonet Mobile as the title sponsor of the 2009 U.S. National Championship being held on June 11-14 in San Francisco, Calif., hosted by the prestigious St. Francis Yacht Club.
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April 9, 2009 - 11:31 AM