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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreCompetitor 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreCharleston 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.
Read MoreSince 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.
Read MoreSouthern 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.
Read MoreDavis Macleod edged Kyle Vowels by a single point to win the 2026 Southeast Inland Championship at Lake Lanier, capping a weekend of tight racing and shifting conditions. Fourteen teams battled across seven races, where consistency and disciplined decision-making proved decisive. The Southeast Racing Series now turns its focus to Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point.
Read MoreAct now to secure your spot at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. The Early Bird Entry Deadline has been extended to March 29, giving teams a final opportunity to take advantage of reduced entry fees and confirm plans for Harbor Springs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the season’s most anticipated events.
Read MoreMissed the Melges 24 Tips & Tuning Webinar? Gain race-winning insights from top sailors and coaches as they break down rig setup, boat handling, and the small adjustments that make a big difference on the racecourse. Watch the full recording and explore the Q&A to sharpen your performance for the 2026 season.
Read MoreThe International Melges 24 Class Association is launching a new webinar series for 2026, with the first session scheduled for March 24—and early response has been strong, with more than 200 sailors already registered.
Read MoreTwo of four major Melges 24 ranking series are well underway, and the early story is a tightly contested three-way battle between Peter McClennen, Jamie Torres, and Alex Korakis. With multiple events already complete across both the Southeast and North American circuits, the leaderboard is slowly but surely taking shape with teams looking ahead to key upcoming stops at Lake Lanier and Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point.
Read MoreRegistration is officially open for the 2026 Newport Regatta, July 10–12. Melges 24 teams are encouraged to compete as part of a full summer lineup of Newport training camps leading into the East Coast Championship.
Read MoreAn amendment has been issued to the 2026 Melges 24 Quantum Great Lakes Cup Notice of Series, reducing the championship circuit from six events to five following the removal of the Sarnia Regatta. The season kicks off May 15–17 with the Melges 24 Spring Championship at Muskegon Yacht Club, where registration is now open and early entries are already building.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 fleet delivered another world-class performance at the Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta, with Cuyler Morris’s Dark Horse taking the event win in Miami while Bora Gulari’s Mavi secured a repeat Bacardi Winter Championship Series title. In the Corinthian division, Stuart Simpson’s Barbarians emerged on top after a tightly contested three-event battle.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 fleet heads inland for the next stop in the 2026 North American Sailing Series as the Southeast Inland Championship returns to Lake Lanier Sailing Club. Known for its strong Corinthian competition and welcoming fleet culture, the event offers an ideal proving ground for owner-drivers and emerging teams. Registration is now open and teams are encouraged to secure their entry.
Read MoreYacht Scoring is hosting two live training webinars ahead of the 2026 racing season — one for race organizers and officials, and another for boat owners and crew. These sessions are designed to help users navigate the platform more efficiently, avoid common mistakes, and better manage regatta participation. Registration is now open for both events.
Read MoreTwenty-six Melges 24 teams converge on Biscayne Bay for the 99th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta, where world-class talent and rising programs collide in the decisive showdown for the 2026 Bacardi Winter Series title.
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