Land Rover Kelowna dealership will be the title sponsor for the 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship hosted by the Kelowna Yacht Club, June 24 to 2.
The Land Rover Kelowna 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship is stage one of three on the Melges 24 North American tour.
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Noel is a driving force behind the local Melges 24 fleet and co-chair of the championships. He and his crew have competed in several North American Melges 24 races.
Kelowna Yacht Club has hosted several national racing events in recent years putting the club in prime position to host a top level North American Melges 24 race.
An enthusiastic group of Melges 24 owners and crew compete weekly at Kelowna Yacht Club含羞草研究社檚 race nights, at Okanagan Lake regattas and national races across North America. Located on Okanagan Lake, the club is home to the largest fresh water marina in Canada.
With 30 boats already registered, Kelowna含羞草研究社檚 Melges 24 Nationals will launch a great start to the three-part North American tour heading to US Nationals in Lake Geneva in October and the world championship in Miami in late November.
The Land Rover Kelowna 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship is open to all boats that meet the obligations of the Melges 24 class rules and IM24CA rules, including class membership. Registration, race and itinerary information can be found at .
