SEPTEMBER 23-24. The 2006 Melges 17 National Championship is just around the corner. Competitors are coming in from all areas of the country - Colorado, Michigan, Florida, North Carolina and Minnesota to name only a few. The likes of two-time Melges 17 title holder Brian McMurray with his wife and crew Deb McMurray, Kirk and Ian Donaldson are among those expected to compete and many, many more!

Hosted by the Lake Geneva Yacht Club, this regatta will be awesome! So don't waste another minute and DOWNLOAD THE NOTICE OF RACE and join in on the fun! Registration begins on Friday, September 22nd followed by cocktails in the Commodore's lounge at LGYC. On Saturday, racing begins at 10:30 a.m. sharp with a great evening social planned, along with a live band and dinner. Racing will continue on Sunday followed by the crowning of the 2006 Melges 17 National Champion!

Live reports, photos, interviews and results will come to you each day via MELGES.COM and MELGES17.COM

OCTOBER 21-22. The Fall season in the Melges 17 is hotter than ever with the very first Fall Championship held third week of October at the Catawba Yacht Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The online registration form is now active for the Melges 17 Fall Championship. Please visit ONLINE REGISTRATION and take advantage of this free service. For all other inquiries contact BILL WIGGINS. The Notice of Race is also available for the event - DOWNLOAD A COPY today!

SPECIAL NOTE: If you are sailing the Nationals and are interested in having your boat transported to Charlotte for this event, please e-mail BILL WIGGINS for more details. Transport options are also available for the entire Fall/Winter/Spring Circuit (through the Spring LGYC Event).

Stay tuned to WWW.CATAWBAYC.ORG or WWW.MELGES17.COM for more information.