ABOUT ORDERING NATIONALS GEAR:
• All participating boats are strongly encouraged to place your orders by September 7th to be able to pick them up at the regatta. Free delivery of your items is only at the regatta.
• During the regatta, select merchandise items will be available only while supplies last. Shop online for the best price and selection.
The 2021 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship happens on September 15-19, and hosted by the Crescent Sail Yacht Club in Grosse Point Farms, MI.
KEY DATES & DEADLINES
EARLY ENTRY: September 1, 2021
After September 1, 2021, the entry fee shall increase to be $750.00 USD. This will apply to all boats registering after September 1, 2021 or for all boats who have registered but not paid their entry fee by September 1, 2021.
CORINTHIAN COMPETITION ENTRY: September 1, 2021
Melges 24 teams that wish to qualify for the Corinthian division, all teams shall submit a Corinthian Declaration Form that includes sailor classifications, World Sailing sailor ID numbers and date of expiration for all crew members to USM24CA administration no later than September 1,2021 via this form: https://usmelges24.com/corinthiandeclaration
Upon receipt, confirmation will be sent by the Class Admin declaring the team qualified or otherwise. Entries accepted after September 1, 2021 shall not be eligible for the Corinthian Trophy and will sail in the open division. Full details for the Corinthian Trophy can be found in the IM24CA Championship rules.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, September 15
1600-1900 / Check-In/Weigh-In
Thursday, September 16
1300 / Practice Race
1600-1800 / Check-In/Weigh-In
1800 / Opening Ceremony
Friday, September 17 - RACE DAY 1
1100 / First Warning Signal
Saturday, September 18 - RACE DAY 2
1100 / First Warning Signal
Sunday, September 19 - RACE DAY 3
1100 / First Warning Signal, no racing will start after 1400
TBA / Awards Ceremony to follow
The RC will plan to run up to 3 races each day, however, 4 races per day may be run to anticipate future weather disruptions or to make up for races not sailed during previous days. The OA reserves the right to modify the schedule due to weather conditions or other causes.
CRESCENT SAIL YACHT CLUB
276 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Point Park, MI 48236
Website
Phone: (313) 885-7575
REGATTA CO-CHAIRMAN
Fred Rozelle (USA-510, Rustler)
Email: Rozellefd@gmail.com
Midwest DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Chelsea Simms (USA-830, Straightarrow)
Email: chels.simms@gmail.com
U.S. MELGES 24 CLASS ADMINISTRATOR
Joy Dunigan, U.S. Melges 24 Class Administrator/Communications/Marketing
Email: communications@usmelges24.com
Phone/Cell: (912) 398-5776
