In celebration of the Melges 24’s 30th Anniversary, the U.S. Melges 24 Class is proud to present the Melges 24 as it raced its 30th U.S National Championship at the Lake Geneva Yacht Club on Geneva Lake, Wisconsin — the birthplace of the Melges 24. It's the boat that started it all!

The Melges 24 is timeless. To this very day, it symbolizes a forever modern, fun approach to sportboat racing, and all the people, past and present, that have made it the ultimate ‘it’ boat.

Introduced in 1993, built by Melges Performance Sailboats and designed by Reichel/Pugh, the Melges 24 experienced instant success. It was awarded Sailing World Magazine’s prestigious Boat of the Year in 1994. And by 1998, the Melges 24 became massively popular in the U.S. and across Europe resulting in its first World Championship taking place in Torbay, UK.

Thirty years and nearly 900 boats later, the Melges 24 remains the benchmark by which all sportboats continue to be measured. Its fun, fast and highly-addictive style of high-performance racing continues to attract and fascinate young and old, experienced and novice, World Champions and top-notch Corinthians around the world.

Join the Melges 24 fleet! Learn more about the Melges 24 at:
International Melges 24 Class Association
U.S. Melges 24 Class Association

For new and used boat sales, contact Melges Performance Sailboats: Melges.com