CA NO. 1 : 2018 DIVERSIFIED MELGES 24 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, SEPTEMBER 7-9

Dear Melges 24 Teams,

The U.S. Melges 24 Class is excited to be welcoming you to The San Francisco Yacht Club next week for the 2018 Diversified National Championship!

Please see the below general entry items regarding the event:

CLASS MEMBERSHIP
Please be sure that your 2018 Class Membership is current. 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, 2018 Class Membership is required for every team that races at Nationals. If you have not yet joined the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association, please visit this link and join today: http://www.usmelges24.com/?p=store/list&cat=314

View 2018 U.S. Melges 24 Class Membership List. (http://melges24.com/class_members/class_members_country/145)

MEASUREMENT CERTIFICATE & INSURANCE
In order to complete check-in at SFYC, each team must also present at registration:
- Class Measurement Certificate
- Proof of Liability Insurance per NOR 19

CORINTHIAN COMPETITION
The official entry deadline for your team to enter as a Melges 24 Corinthian Team is Monday, September 3. If you believe your team qualifies for the all-amateur division, simply complete the Corinthian Declaration Form at his link: http://www.usmelges24.com/pdf/USMCACorinthianDecForm.pdf) and submit to USM24CA Admin, Joy Dunigan via email (communications@usmelges24.com). Remember: every crew member must possess a valid Group 1 Sailor ID in order to qualify. Corinthian Forms will also be available at registration.

WEIGH-IN
Times for weigh-in are as follows:
Thursday, September 6: 1600-1900
Friday, September 7: 0900-0945