The first of the new Devoti Sailing Melges 24s is to be unveiled at the SNIM Regatta in Marseille over the Easter Weekend (18-21 April).

Devoti Sailing, the new official European Builder for the Melges 24, have set up a dedicated facility in Poland to build the boats and, having completed final quality control and technical checks, are now moving into full production. They anticipate being able to build up to two boats per month and deliveries to customers will start within a few weeks.

In addition to showing off the new boat for the first time Devoti Sailing’s Luca Devoti and Tim Tavinor will also be on hand in Marseille to meet sailors and handle new boat enquiries and provide after sales support for existing owners.

For further information about the International Melges 24 Class is contact Fiona Brown, IMCA Press Officer, 3 Palmers Road, Emsworth, Hants, PO10 7DL, England, E-mail Fiona.Brown@melges24.com, Tel 44 (0)7711 718470.

Information about Devoti Melges 24 is available form Devoti Sailing Ltd, Appleberry by the Gables, Stoney Hills, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AQ, Essex, UK, e-mail sales@devotisailing.com. Telephone 44 (0)1621 782603.