The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) has announced major leadership updates and key championship decisions following its World Council Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 22. After six years of dedicated service, Laura Grondin (USA) has stepped down as Chair, with the World Council electing Duncan Stamper (CAN) to lead the iconic Melges 24 class into its next chapter.
Read MoreThe November Bacardi Winter Series newsletter is now available, offering a comprehensive look ahead to the 2026 regatta season in Miami. Inside, sailors will find key details on registration, RaceSense, storage options, hotel accommodations, and overall event logistics to help plan for a seamless winter of racing.
Read MoreA full round of congratulations is in order for Cuyler Morris’ Dark Horse, as he and tactician Manu Weiller, Charlie Smythe, Dean Curtis, and Mark Ivey—are the new U.S. Melges 24 National Champions. John Shockey’s Wombmates Racing clinched the Corinthian U.S. National Championship title.
Read MoreAnother beautiful day on Pensacola Bay set the stage for Day Two of the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club. Despite what looked like a more promising breeze as teams left the dock, Saturday’s light air forecast held steadfast and true. Three additional races were completed, bringing the total to six, activating a discard of each team’s worst score.
Read MoreThe opening day of the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club delivered picture-perfect conditions on Pensacola Bay. Light air in the 5–7 knot range, gentle shifts, and a strong early-day current kept every team on their toes. Despite the challenging conditions, Race Committee PRO Hal Smith and his team executed a textbook day on the water, delivering three premium races and setting the tone for an outstanding championship weekend.
Read MoreAfter two full days of boat unpacking, rig tuning, splashing, and on-the-water practice, the fleet is officially settled in Pensacola Bay and ready for tomorrow’s opening day of the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club. Spirits have been high all week as nearly forty teams arrived, checked in, and moved through a steady rhythm of preparation and anticipation.
Read MoreWith the start of the 2025 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship just days away, 40 teams from all across the North American continent and beyond are on the move. Over the last couple of weeks, competitors have been finalizing every detail. From crew compliance and organization to sails, logistics, and measurement, they are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most competitive national championships held in recent years.
Read MoreThe official countdown to the 2025 US Melges 24 National Championship is underway, and in just two weeks time, teams from across the U.S. and around the world will descend on Pensacola, Florida, for one of the most anticipated events on the Class calendar.
Read MoreStorage reservations for the Winter Series and Bacardi Invitational Regatta opens Friday, October 24th at noon — and with limited availability, sailors are urged to act fast. Don’t miss your chance to secure storage and streamline your regatta setup ahead of one of the season’s most anticipated events in Miami.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association is proud to welcome Vakaros as its Official Technology Partner. The 2025 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship at Pensacola Yacht Club will also be a RaceSense event, powered by Vakaros innovation and precision technology.
Read MoreThe Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta has just released its October Newsletter, packed with important updates and reminders for sailors preparing for the 2025 event.
Read MoreThe International Melges 24 Class Association - IM24CA World Council will meet on November 22 in Milan, Italy and online to discuss class business, elections, and future championship bids. Ahead of this important meeting, IM24CA Chair Laura Grondin highlights the significance of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the key topics that will be discussed and decided there.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is now accepting nominations for electing Executive Committee members for the 2026-2028 term. The nomination period is officially open and will close on Friday, October 31 at midnight EDT.
Read MoreTen teams will hit the start line for the seventh event of the Melges 24 Southeast Series. Leading the charge in the open division at the 24s of Summer Regatta next weekend at Davis Island Yacht Club is KC Shannon, with tactician Marty Kullman. Shannon is flying in from Georgia to make a comeback after years away from the class. He couldn’t pass up the opportunity to charter a good boat and load it with premium talent.
Read MoreIn 2017, the Melges 24 Class made a major change to move to permanent bow numbers, therefore they are required for competition in Santa Barbara.
Read MoreGet ready for three days of high-caliber racing in one of the most iconic sailing destinations in the world—Newport, Rhode Island. This new event joins the ranks of the largest one-design regattas in the country, offering both “inside” flat-water sailing on Narragansett Bay and “outside” ocean challenges in Rhode Island Sound.
Read MoreCalling all Melges 24 teams competing at the 2025 U.S. Nationals! Is your team a perfect fit for the all-amateur Corinthian Division? Here is what you need to do to make sure your team is confirmed.
Read MoreThis is the first of several communications you will receive over the next few days to help you and your team prepare for competition in Pensacola at the U.S. National Championship. While many of these items may already be familiar to you, please read over these general housekeeping points carefully.
Read MoreThe 2025 Melges 24 World Championship came alive on the final day, as strong Bora winds allowed four races to be completed, bringing the regatta to seven total. After a week of weather delays and dramatic shifts, Germany’s Peter David Karrie at the helm of Nefeli rose to the top, becoming the first German team ever to claim the World Championship title.
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