John Taylor to defend Melges 20 World title

The 2014 Audi Melges 20 World Championship has attracted an entry list of 56 teams for the competition to be held August 27-30 in Riva del Garda, Italy. Teams from 10 world nations (Italy, United States, Russia, Czech Republic, Japan, Germany, Canada, Austria, Monaco and Denmark) will be gathering on this side of Lake Garda. Seeking to defend their title is reigning champion John Taylor on Ninkasi with tactician Bill Hardesty and Joey Mello. Event website