Selected as the Official Artist of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, Harbor Springs artist Trisha Witty captures the speed and spirit of the fleet in Twenty-four Feet of Fury. The championship will be hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club September 19–26, with 11-by-14-inch signed and numbered limited-edition prints available in a series of 100.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) Executive Committee and Board of District Governors recently reviewed submissions concerning proposed class rule and regulation updates. The Board agreed to move forward with a proposal that would allow the optional use of a 6:1 mainsheet purchase system. The proposal will be submitted to the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) by September 30, 2026, for consideration at its November 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Read MoreRegistration is open for the 2026 Bushwhacker Cup! Join the Melges 24 fleet November 14–15 at Pensacola Yacht Club for one of the Southeast’s favorite Corinthian-focused fall regattas—great racing, affordable travel and accommodations, and the warm Pensacola hospitality teams return for year after year.
Read MoreFinal preparations are underway for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Competing teams should review and complete their entries, confirm crew and World Sailing classification information, and submit any outstanding entry fees immediately.
Read MoreRegistration is open for the 2027 Bacardi Winter Series! Kick off the new racing season with three premier Melges 24 events on Biscayne Bay, plus convenient storage and logistics options in Miami.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 Pre-Worlds wrapped up in Harbor Springs with Cuyler Morris and Dark Horse taking the overall win and Eddie Gary’s Troublemaker topping the Corinthian fleet. With Pre-Worlds in the books, attention now turns to the European Championship in Tønsberg, Norway, before the international fleet returns to Harbor Springs for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship.
Read MoreThe 2026 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series rankings have been updated through the U.S. National Championship, with Peter McClennen leading Open and Eddie Gary leading Corinthian as Event No. 8 approaches.
Read MoreThe 2026 Southeast Racing Series and North American Sailing Series Notices of Series have been amended to reflect new dates for the Bushwhacker Cup and the addition of the Space Coast Cup in December.
Read MoreThe road to the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship runs straight through Harbor Springs this weekend. With the U.S. Nationals revealing extraordinary depth across the fleet and several powerhouse teams now joining the mix, the August 29–30 Pre-Worlds Regatta at Little Traverse Yacht Club offers the next glimpse of what could unfold when the world title goes on the line in September.
Read MoreOnline registration is now open for the 2026 M24s of Summer Regatta, October 10–11 at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida. Only two events remain in the Southeast Racing Series—make plans to join the fleet!
Read MoreOfficial 2026 Melges 24 World Championship Gill gear is available for pre-order! Order by August 25 and your championship apparel will be ready for pickup at the event in Harbor Springs this September.
Read MoreHeaded to Harbor Springs? Melges 24 teams competing in the 2026 Pre-Worlds and World Championship are asked to confirm launching and hauling plans with Irish Boat Shop—and complete event registration if they haven’t already.
Read MoreRegistration is open for the 2026 Melges 24 Fall Championship, October 3–4 at Lake Geneva Yacht Club. Enjoy great racing, a relaxed fall weekend and an early look at the venue for the 2027 U.S. Nationals.
Read MoreAfter three days, eight races and a championship battle decided in the final race, Cuyler Morris’ Dark Horse successfully defended the Melges 24 U.S. National title in Traverse City. Eddie Gary’s Troublemaker completed its own final-day comeback to claim the Corinthian championship as Grand Traverse Bay delivered a demanding test ahead of September’s World Championship.
Read MoreGirls just want to win—and on Day Two of the Melges 24 U.S. Nationals, they did. Sandy Askew claimed the day’s only race, Laura Grondin moved into the overall championship lead, and Lindsey Duda retained control of the Corinthian Division after a light-air showdown reshuffled the standings on Grand Traverse Bay.
Read MoreGrand Traverse Bay delivered a spectacular opening day for the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship. Forty-six teams completed four demanding races in building breeze and moderate chop, with Peter Duncan, Laura Grondin and Bora Gulari among the standout performers. With Open and Corinthian contenders already mixing it up throughout the fleet, the championship is setting the stage for a down-to-the-wire battle in Traverse City
Read MoreThe heat is rising in Traverse City as 46 teams prepare for three days of championship racing at the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals. With past national champions, a former World Champion and 26 all-amateur Corinthian teams assembled on Grand Traverse Bay, the stage is set for a fiercely contested showdown—and an important test ahead of September’s World Championship in Harbor Springs.
Read MoreThe countdown is on for the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Traverse City, Michigan. With 47 teams already registered and more entries possible, Grand Traverse Yacht Club is preparing to welcome a powerful fleet for three days of competitive one-design racing on Grand Traverse Bay beginning Friday, August 14.
Read MoreAn international fleet will converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan, September 19–26 for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Competitors will battle on Little Traverse Bay for world titles, prestigious perpetual trophies, and a place in Melges 24 history.
Read MoreThe Northeast Melges 24 District is building momentum through collaboration, training, and competitive racing. From three successful training camps to the 2026 East Coast Championship at Sail Newport, owners and crews are strengthening the fleet while creating a culture of learning that continues to drive growth across the region.
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