Our Sponsors - Melges 24

Pusser’s, the single malt of rum, is the Original Navy Rum that was served onboard ships of the Royal Navy for 330 years. Pusser’s Rum is recognized as the world’s most rich and full-flavoured rum - and it’s all natural, no flavouring agents are used. Pusser’s owes its rich and unique flavour to its distillation in wood. It is the only rum, and in fact the only spirit in the world, that is still distilled in wood; hand-crafted in the inefficient and costly old way in wooden pot-stills.

Pusser's Caribbean Grille is a premier Annapolis restaurant, bar and retail store on the waterfront. It's the only "true" waterfront restaurant in Annapolis! This unique restaurant offers a "taste of the real Caribbean" featuring unique, high quality, moderately priced, and freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, along with taste-tempting Annapolitan favorites, at an exclusive dockside location on "Ego Alley," in the heart of downtown. At the dockside bar, you will find a colorful selection of tropical rum drinks, including the infamous Pusser's Painkiller®, renowned for its potency, both in Annapolis and throughout the Caribbean.

Exceptional quality that is beyond skin deep.

For more than 60 years, Melges Performance Sailboats has delivered superior-built Scows and Sportboats across the country and around the world. Melges has designed, manufactured and provided continuous customer service and product support unlike anyone else. Now ask yourself, do you believe in speed? Could it be possible to have the luxury of simple sailing that is fun and fast? The answer is without reservation — yes. Signed, sealed, endorsed and delivered by the best, for the best.

Coral Reef Sailing Apparel is the official supplier of Melges24 apparel and outerwear. We take pride in providing quality apparel for every member's unique needs. Our products include Gill, Columbia , Harkin and Snapper Rock.

In addition to technical wear, we can customize most apparel for crew members, regattas and yacht clubs.

At Gill we believe that you should be able to trust the product that you buy. Gill is the enthusiast’s brand; our mission is to provide technical, innovative clothing that is value for money. The passion behind every new Gill product ensures that there will always be something exciting for every new season. www.gillna.com

Velocitek is a marine electronics manufacturer focused on providing performance training tools for competitive sailors. The Velocitek SC-1 GPS Race Computer combines a GPS speedometer and VMG sensor with a compass, countdown timer, start line proximity meter and GPS data logger, which provides sailors with all the information they need to trim for optimal VMG (Velocity Made Good) and to make sound tactical decisions. The Velocitek Control Center software allows sailors to download sail tracks logged from multiple devices for replay or for export to track analysis software. Velocitek provides a 30-day money back guarantee on all their products. For more information, visit www.velocitek.com.

North Sails

North Sails One Design makes the fastest sails for over 100 one design classes all over the world. North Sails One Design's focus on the Melges 24 class is directly reflected in the results its customers have achieved. In the biggest Melges 24 regatta ever, this year's Worlds in Porto Cervo, customers powered by North finished 1,2,3. The message is clear.. When performance matters, North is the only way! To learn more about North's Melges 24 sails, visit www.onedesign.com.

Quantum Sails

Quantum is a proud sponsor of the Corinthian division for the Melges 24 North American Championship. Quantum's number one priority is to make fast, user-friendly sails for the M24 class that not only the professionals can use but especially the Corinthians. Recent results show this to be true as Quantum sails finished 1,2 in the Corinthian division at the U.S. Melges 24 Nationals in Charleston. For more information, visit www.quantumsails.com, or call Scott Nixon at 410.268.1161 to learn more.

Harken

Harken, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative sailboat hardware and accessories. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Harken manufactures in the USA and Italy. Its network includes offices in 48 countries, with group offices located in Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States (Rhode Island, California, and Florida).

In-Kind Supporter

Westin Annapolis

The Westin Annapolis hotel is proud to be the Official Lodging Sponsor for the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship and is located less than 2 miles (3.2 km) from the Eastport Yacht Club. The special regatta rate is $199/night and you may either book online or call in reservations. When calling, the toll free number is 1-888-627-8994. Ask for group reservations and mention "Melges 24 2008 North American Championship" to receive the special rate.

About the hotel: The Westin Annapolis hotel opened in July 2007. It is the centerpiece of a European inspired 13-acre mixed-use community that includes restaurants, shops, office buildings and condominiums. Our 225 guest rooms and suites are designed with your ultimate comfort in mind. Sleep well in the Heavenly Bed® and refresh in the Heavenly Bath®. Every room offers large workspaces, wireless High Speed Internet Access, flat screen HD TVs, individual climate control, Heavenly Bath Robes® an in-room safe large enough to accommodate a laptop computer, and 24-hour room service. Reenergize in the most extensive hotel fitness center in Annapolis – The WestinWORKOUT® Gym or in our heated indoor pool. Replenish and refuel with delightful food and drink in Azure Restaurant and Lounge. Discriminating diners will also appreciate the Morton's Steakhouse® restaurant conveniently located in the hotel. Less than one mile (1.6 km) from the Annapolis City Dock (waterfront), The Westin Annapolis hotel is the ideal choice for both business and leisure.

FOR RESERVATIONS: call 1-888-627-8994, ask for group reservations. Mention Melges 24 North American Championships to receive $199/night regatta rate. Or book online HERE.

Sail22

Sail22, LLC is the premiere full-service sailing concierge. We strive to make the regatta experience as enjoyable as possible for owners and their crew. We provide coordination for everything your team needs and specialize in housing and local knowledge for the upcoming Melges 24 events in Annapolis as we are partially based in this great town. Please contact us at info@sail22.com about any of your needs and we will be happy to help.

-Full team coordination
-Team Event Housing (Houses, Condos, Hotels)
-Crew Gear
-Lunches delivered to the event
-Dinner Reservations & Team Chefs
-Transportation (flights, rental cars, etc.)
-Coaching

Annapolis Wireless

Annapolis Wireless Internet (AWI) made Annapolis, Maryland the first city in the United States to offer FREE wireless internet access that is funded entirely by private advertising revenue, not by taxpayer dollars or public assets. AWI’s free WiFi service in Annapolis is available to the over six million visitors and residents every year at no cost to taxpayers or end users. Annapolis Wireless Internet has also successfully deployed wired and wireless networks and technologies to a wide array of clients, including:

• Fixed, mixed-application projects in the Chesapeake Bay area

• Mobile deployments (NASCAR events, National Boat Shows, etc.)

• Full service (WiFi/WiMax) to the North Carolina State Fair Grounds

• Free WiFi to outdoor areas in the developing Annapolis Towne Center at Parole
• 2 Mobile network deployments for the 2007 Mid-East Peace Conference and 2005 Presidential at the U.S. Naval Academy

AWI also services it’s clientele with its marketing needs such as SEO optimization, design and implementation of marketing plans, and IT and network consulting. Annapolis Wireless Internet is uniquely qualified to deliver high-volume wireless internet services and technologies, owing in part to a proprietary network management software and hardware system called the WiDirect. The WiDirect was developed in 2004 by AWI’s parent company, AllCity Wireless.

The National Sailing Hall of Fame

Description: The National Sailing Hall of Fame & Museum in Annapolis, Maryland, USA is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving the history of sailing and its impact on our culture, honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing, inspiring and encouraging sailing development and providing an international landmark for sailing enthusiasts.

Annapolis Maritime Museum

Dedicated to preserving and commemorating the maritime heritage of Annapolis and the neighboring waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

Eastport Yacht Center

We are a full service marina, with 106 slips and space for winter land storage.

Team Barbarians

The official rum sponsor for the Melges 24 North American Championship

Exceptional quality that is beyond skin deep.