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From Simmer to Sizzle: Morris and Gary Crowned 2026 Melges 24 U.S. National Champions

After 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.

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Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Day 2: Girls Just Want to Win

Girls 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.

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Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Delivers a Spectacular Opening Day

Grand 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

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Tune It, Tweak It, Send It: Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Is Almost Here

The 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.

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History, Tradition and Melges 24 World Titles Await in Harbor Springs

An 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.

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2026 U.S. Melges 24 Nationals Competitor Announcement, No 1 - General

This is the first of several communications issued to help you and your team prepare for competition in Traverse City at the U.S. National Championship. Please take a few minutes to read and review to ensure your team, boat, and equipment are fully compliant with the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, and class rules before arriving at the event.

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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.

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Missed the Tips & Tuning Webinar? Watch and Learn Race-Winning Insights from Top Sailors and Coaches

Missed 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.

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Yacht Scoring Announces 2026 Training Webinars for Race Officials, Owners, and Crew

Yacht 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.

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Notice of Series Issued for the 2026 MELGES 24 North American Sailing Series

The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA), in conjunction with the U.S. and Canadian Melges 24 Class Associations, has issued the official Notice of Series (NoS) for the 2026 North American Sailing Series, formally confirming the events included in the Series and outlining key updates to the overall championship structure.

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2025 North American Sailing Series Nears Conclusion With Astonishingly Tight Standings

The 2025 North American Sailing Series (NASS) has boasted a highly competitive season spanning nearly ten events. With nine of ten events now complete, the standings are astonishingly tight — so tight, in fact, that the overall title will ultimately be decided at the forthcoming North American Championship (NAC), held during Bacardi Winter Series No. 1 on January 23–25, 2026 in Miami.

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From U.S. Nationals to North Americans: Miami — Here Come the Melges 24s

The 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Pensacola, FL, delivered an exceptionally robust fleet, showcasing top-level talent in both the Open and Corinthian divisions. The racing was thrilling, the competition intense, and the memories made on and off the water were unforgettable. It’s exactly what owners and sailors have come to expect from this incredible sportboat class.

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2025 US Melges 24 Nationals Destined to Hit the Big Shifts in Pensacola

With 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.

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2025 Melges 24 US Nationals Readies to Deliver Next-Level Sportboat Racing

The 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.

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Trieste Hosts Largest Melges 24 World Championship Fleet in Recent Years

The 2025 Melges 24 World Championship officially begins today in Trieste, hosted by Yacht Club Adriaco, with racing scheduled to start at 12:30 pm Trieste local time. A fleet of 71 boats representing 16 nations has gathered on the Gulf of Trieste, marking the largest Worlds lineup in the past decade.

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Multiple Melges 24 Ranking Circuits Heat Up at the Halfway Mark

With summer in full swing, the 2025 Melges 24 racing season has hit its stride across North America, and the momentum is building. Three major ranking series—the North American Sailing Series (NASS), Quantum Great Lakes Cup (QGLC), and the Southeast Racing Series (SERS)—are now well underway, each delivering thrilling one-design action and elevating the Class and competition to new heights.

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Online Registration Now Open for the 2025 Melges 24 Nationals in Pensacola, FL

The U.S. Melges 24 Class is thrilled to announce that online registration is officially open for the 2025 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) on November 14-16, 2025. Two additional days, November 12-13, are reserved for early arrival, on-site check-in, and practice racing.

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Fargo Triumphs: Crowned 2024 North American Sailing Series Champion

The 2024 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS) was not just about racing—it was a season filled with exceptional talent, fierce competition, world-class events, dynamic destinations and a whole lot of fun! Spanning ten regattas across the United States and Canada, the series brought Melges 24 sailors together from coast to coast, and all over the world in a celebration of skill and camaraderie that defines the Class.

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