The Official Newsletter of the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association • eVol. 7, Issue 9

A Season to Remember: More Melges 24 Racing Coming Up

The 2026 Melges 24 season may be winding down, but the momentum certainly isn't! With an unforgettable World Championship in Harbor Springs behind us and M24s of Summer recently wrapped up in Tampa, there's still plenty of great racing ahead. Next up is the Bushwhacker Cup in Pensacola, followed by the much-anticipated Space Coast Cup at the Melges Watersports Center in Port Canaveral, Florida. This exciting new addition has all the makings of a future favorite on the Melges 24 racing calendar!

An exciting 2027 calendar of events is already taking shape, with more opportunities to race, reconnect, and enjoy Midwinters, Bacardi, Southeast Inland Championship and Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point!

A World of Winners. One Incredible Class.

What a World Championship! Congratulations to Anthony Kotoun and the Wah Gwan team, our 2026 Melges 24 World Champions, and to Duane Yoslov and his Looper team on capturing the Corinthian World Championship title!

But, winning comes in many forms. From Peter McClennen’s Gamecock being crowned 2026 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Champion, and lady helm Sandy Askew being awarded the Meier Trophy, to special competition winners and the many teams recognized throughout the week, Harbor Springs gave us plenty of reasons to celebrate.

And that's what makes the Melges 24 so special. Exceptional competition, spectacular venues, lifelong friendships, and incredible support from our sponsors, sailmakers, and builder. Whether you're standing on the podium or simply enjoying another unforgettable day on the water, there's something about the Melges 24 family that makes everyone a winner.

A heartfelt thank-you to every team that participated and to the Little Traverse Yacht Club for hosting such an extraordinary World Championship. The racing may be over, but the memories live on!

2026 Space Coast Cup: Join A Special Competitor Session on October 19

Join the Space Coast Cup competitor information session on Monday, October 19. This brief 15-minute Zoom meeting offers sailors an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming regatta and get their questions answered. ARE YOU RACING? JOIN THE CALL
Photo: ©Matias Cappizanno / 2022 Melges 24 World Championship, LYC

2027-2029 Call for Nominations: U.S. Melges 24 District Governors

The time has come to nominate and elect U.S. Melges 24 District Governors for the 2027-2029 term. This is a perfect opportunity to serve the Class above and beyond just racing at events. LEARN MORE >

More U.S. Melges 24 News + Updates:

MCCLENNEN CLAIMS 2026 QUANTUM SAILS MELGES 24 GREAT LAKES CUP IN HARBOR SPRINGS FINALE
After a season that carried the Melges 24 fleet across some of the Great Lakes’ most celebrated sailing venues, the 2026 Quantum Sails Great Lakes Cup came to a fitting conclusion in Harbor Springs, where five months of racing culminated alongside the Melges 24 Worlds, hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club. READ MORE >

TROUBLEMAKER TAKES THE WIN AT M24s OF SUMMER IN TAMPA
Beautiful sailing conditions, competitive racing, and a great gathering of Melges 24 sailors highlighted another successful edition of M24s of Summer, hosted by Davis Island Yacht Club this past weekend. READ MORE >
View the Photo Gallery (Jack Thompson / Davis Island YC)

Upcoming U.S. Melges 24 Class Events:

More U.S. Melges 24 News:

October 15 - Troublemaker Wins M24s of Summer in Tampa
October 15 - 2027-2029 Call for Nominations: US Melges 24 District Governors
October 14 - Space Coast Cup to Host Special Competitor Info Session Oct. 19
October 5 - INTERVIEW: Duane Yoslov, Looper - 2026 Corinthian World Champs
October 5 - McClennen Claims 2026 Quantum Sail Great Lakes Cup in Harbor Springs
September 26 - Magic on Little Traverse Bay for Wah Gwan and Looper, World Champs!
September 25 - Late Breeze, Big Rewards on Day 4 at Worlds
September 24 - From Fog to Three More Winners, Wah Gwan Tightens Grip on Lead
September 23 - Two Bullets Send Wah Gwan To the Top on Day 2
September 22 - Three Races, Three Winners as the Breeze Turns Up on Day 1
September 21 - The Big Day is About to Arrive, Worlds Ready to Race
September 17 - Next Level Vakaros Speed Challenge Comes to Worlds
September 15 - Corinthian Spirit Takes Center Stage at 2026 Melges 24 Worlds
September 14 - All Roads Lead to Harbor Springs, Quantum Great Lakes Cup Preview
September 11 - It Takes A Village, Worlds Strongly Supported by Community and Purpose
September 9 - Twenty-Four Feet of Fury, Harbor Springs Artist Captures the Melges 24
September 8 - USM24CA Board Advances Optional 6:1 Mainsheet Rule Proposal
September 3 - Bushwhacker Cup Returns to Pensacola, November 12-14
September 1 - Registration Is Open for the 2027 Bacardi Winter Series
August 30 - Harbor Springs to Tonsberg: Melges 24 Championship Season Rolls On