The Meier Trophy to Debut at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship

The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will introduce more than a new perpetual award—it will celebrate a family's enduring connection to sailing, maritime tradition, and the women who continue to shape the future of the class. Donated by Regatta Chairman Tom Meier and his family, the Meier Trophy features a 1907 Chelsea clock that has been passed through three generations of sailors and will now honor the highest-finishing female helm at every Melges 24 World Championship for generations to come.

Gill Marine Named Official Apparel Partner of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship

Gill Marine has been named the Official Apparel Partner of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Competitors and fans can look forward to exclusive championship merchandise, a Gill pop-up store, and another exciting reason to experience one of the premier one-design events of the year.

North American Sailing Series Rankings Update: Tight Battles Emerging Across the Fleet

The 2026 North American Sailing Series reaches its halfway point with just three points separating the top two teams overall and a tightly contested Corinthian leaderboard. With 78 teams now earning points and six events still to come, the championship race remains wide open as the Melges 24 fleet looks ahead to an exciting finish to the season.

Lake Tahoe Awaits: Melges 24 Fleet Returns July 10–12

The Melges 24 fleet returns to spectacular Lake Tahoe, July 10–12, for the Tahoe One Design Invitational. Featuring buoy racing, a distance race, entry into the Trans Tahoe Regatta, and unforgettable mountain scenery, this West Coast favorite promises another outstanding weekend of one-design competition.

Eight Bells Toll: Bill 'Billy' Goldsberry

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association honors the life and legacy of Bill "Billy" Goldsberry, a beloved member of the Melges 24 family whose kindness, generosity, and unwavering support touched sailors across the fleet for generations.

2026 Melges 24 World Championship Key Information Now Available

A special World Championship information newsletter is now available for competitors planning to attend the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs. The newsletter includes registration details, Pre-Worlds information, charter boat opportunities, accommodations, logistics, and more.

2026 Melges 24 Worlds Arrival, Launch & Storage Information Released

Competitors planning to attend the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship should review newly released arrival, launching, dockage, haul-out, and storage information. The document includes designated staging areas, waterfront logistics details, and an important venue map to assist teams with their arrival in Harbor Springs.

Mavi Delivers Commanding Performance in Detroit at Helly Hansen SWRS

Detroit's Bayview Yacht Club welcomed the Melges 24 fleet for the 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, where Bora Gulari's Mavi team delivered a dominant five-race performance to claim victory. Lindsay Duda led a highly competitive Corinthian division, while American and Canadian teams battled throughout another strong stop on the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series.

Bacardi Announces 100th Edition of the Bacardi Cup, 2027 Dates Released

The road to the 100th Bacardi Cup begins now. As Bacardi prepares to celebrate a century of sailing tradition in 2027, the season will feature the Bacardi Winter Series, the historic 100th Bacardi Cup, and the Bacardi Invitational Regatta. With a goal of more than 100 Star boats on the starting line and sailors from around the world descending on Miami, the centennial year promises to be one of the most significant moments in the event's storied history.

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Registration Opens for 2026 Melges 24 Pre-Worlds Regatta in Harbor Springs

Registration is now open for the 2026 Melges 24 Pre-Worlds Regatta at Little Traverse Yacht Club in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Serving as part of the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series, the event offers teams a critical opportunity to prepare for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship on the same racecourse and under many of the same conditions expected later this season.

Detroit Sets the Next Stage in the Quantum Sails Great Lakes Cup

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association heads to Bayview Yacht Club this weekend for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Detroit, where 17 teams will continue the early-season battle for the 2026 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup. With Bora Gulari’s Mavi and Dick Kalow’s Mustang leading the Open Division storylines, and a strong Corinthian contingent representing nearly two-thirds of the fleet, Detroit is set to deliver another highly competitive weekend of Melges 24 racing on one of the Great Lakes’ most tactically demanding venues.

Muskegon Spring Championship Opens 2026 Quantum Great Lakes Cup Season

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association heads to Muskegon, Michigan this weekend as 26 teams prepare for the 2026 Muskegon Spring Championship, the opening event of the Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup circuit. With top professional and Corinthian teams returning, early-season momentum building, and Harbor Springs Worlds already on the horizon, Muskegon once again marks the traditional start of the Midwest Melges 24 racing season.

INTERVIEW: Jaime Torres — A Corinthian Competitor Through and Through

What started as a quick five-question interview with Jaime Torres of Smile and Wave quickly became something much more: an honest and insightful conversation about teamwork, preparation, consistency, and the spirit of Corinthian racing in the Melges Class. From building a competitive amateur program to balancing budgets, crew dynamics, and performance goals, Jaime shares practical advice and real-world perspective for teams looking to grow within the Melges 24 Corinthian fleet.

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What It Means to Be Corinthian: A Standard Applied Equally to All

What does it actually mean to race Corinthian in the Melges 24 Class? This article breaks down how World Sailing categorization works, what qualifies a team as Corinthian, and why a consistent global standard is essential to preserving fairness, trust, and competitive integrity in one-design racing.

2026 Quantum Melges 24 GLC Competitor Announcement, No 1 - General

Competitor Announcement No. 1 for the 2026 Melges 24 Spring Championship covers everything teams need to prepare—class rules, crew compliance, membership verification, RaceSense requirements, and key Corinthian deadlines ahead of racing in Muskegon, Michigan.

Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Returns, Season Shifts Toward Championship Summer

The 2026 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup launches this spring, marking a pivotal stretch of the season as teams build toward the World Championship in Harbor Springs.

Private Housing Options Available for Melges 24 Worlds

A curated list of private housing options is now available for teams attending the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs, offering flexible accommodations for crews of all sizes.

Charleston Marks Turning Point in Melges 24’s 2026 Season

Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point marked a pivotal moment in the 2026 Melges 24 season, as the North American Sailing Series reached its halfway point and the fleet’s defining themes came into sharper focus: stronger competition, growing momentum, and exceptional depth across both the overall and Corinthian divisions.

The Vakaros Team Is Growing

Since launching Atlas in 2019, Vakaros has grown into a global leader in race management technology, with its RaceSense platform supporting 750+ events and 125,000+ start-line calls worldwide. They’re now hiring a Senior Software Engineer and Mechanical Engineer to help shape the future of sailing tech—on a fully remote, flexible team built for people who love solving hard problems.

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Southern Bay Race Week Offers Chesapeake Bay Racing & Shoreside Energy

Southern Bay Race Week delivers a strong mix of racing and atmosphere in the southern Chesapeake Bay, combining one-design and handicap competition with a lively shoreside experience. While not part of the official series schedule, it offers teams in the region another opportunity to get on the water in a well-established regatta setting.

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