Five Melges24s competed in the Round the Island Race, including boats from as far afield as Northumbria and Cornwall.

After 9 hours close racing we finished within a few minutes of each other and ahead of most of the IRC fleet. Race report to follow.

Welcome to the Melges 24 UK Class Association site.

On this site you can catch up on the latest news about the Melges 24 in the UK, find out more about the Melges 24 and check out some great photos from Melges 24 regattas in the UK and around the world.

If you are thinking about buying a Melges 24 or would just like to know more about the class you can contact a member of the UK committee who will be delighted to help.

We hope you enjoy the site and look forward to hearing from you.

For photos of Guernsey Open, May 2009

see Sam Field's website at www.samfieldphotography.com under Galleries/Yachts and Yachting/Melges 24 C.I. Championships 09.

or to see photos taken by Allister Cleal click the link:  

http://www.flickr.com/photos/allic/sets/72157618275104206/