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2011 Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week: Melges Divisions

The 23-boat Melges 20 and 47-boat Melges 24 divisions accounted for nearly a third of all entries at Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week Photos by Joy Dunigan.

By Sailing World Staff

April 18, 2011

Updated: April 18, 2011

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