CA NO. 1 : 2017 SPERRY CHARLESTON RACE WEEK

Sperry Charleston Race Week, the third and final act of the 2016-17 Quantum World Winter Series is days away, so to fully prepare for registration on Thursday, April 20 — please see the following U.S. Melges 24 Class items:

WEIGH-IN
There is only one weigh-in at Sperry Charleston Race Week 2017 for the Melges 24 Class. Weigh-in will take place on Thursday, April 20 at the Pavilion from noon until 5 p.m.

2017 CLASS MEMBERSHIP
Per the International Melges 24 Class Association Rules, PART I - ADMINISTRATION, Section B - BOAT ELIGIBILITY, B.2.1:
“The owner and helmsman shall be a current member of their NCA or, where there is no NCA in his country, a member of the ICA or and NCA nominated by the ICA.” 

Therefore, 2017 Class Membership is required for every team that races at Sperry Race Week. If you have not yet joined the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association, please visit this link and join today:

Join the USM24CA. View 2017 U.S. Melges 24 Class Membership List.

Also, please be sure to see USM24CA, Admin Joy Dunigan prior to completing registration to confirm your 2017 Class Membership and collect your membership pak. If you need to join onsite in Charleston, please know that only cash and/or checks made payable to U.S. Melges 24 Class will be accepted.

CORINTHIAN COMPETITION 
The official entry deadline for your team to enter and qualify as a Corinthian is Thursday, April 20 by the close of registration. If you believe your team qualifies for the all-amateur division, please complete a Corinthian Declaration Form (or, visit this link: http://www.usmelges24.com/pdf/USMCACorinthianDecForm.pdf) and submit to USM24CA Admin, Joy Dunigan via email. Remember: every crew member must possess a valid Group 1 Sailor ID in order to qualify.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Admin, Joy Dunigan