22025 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, beginning with the season opener in St. Petersburg, which also served as the class’s Midwinter Championship, and carrying through an action-packed year of racing across the continent. 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.

Melges 24 Class Welcomes New Chair and Confirms 2027 Worlds in Pula, Croatia

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.

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Bacardi November 2025 Newsletter

The 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.

Breezy Finale Delivers a Spectacular Finish at the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship

A 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.

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Ronning Holds Slim Lead as Melges 24 Nationals Heats Up

Another 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.

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Ronning Takes Early Lead as Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Open in Pensacola

The 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.

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Greenlight: Top Teams Take On the 2025 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship

After 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.

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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.

2025 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Competitor Announcement No 4 - Vakaros RaceSense

The 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.

Bacardi October 2025 Newsletter

The Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta has just released its October Newsletter, packed with important updates and reminders for sailors preparing for the 2025 event.

Overview of Submissions and Nominations for the 2025 International Melges 24 Class Annual General Meeting

The 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.

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Now Accepting Nominations for 2026-2028 USM24CA Executive Committee, October 13-31

The 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.

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New Melges 24 Event Announced: Epic Racing in Newport, RI Coming in 2026

Get 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.

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