Twenty-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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Sandy Askew and her Flying Jenny team — Rob Greenhalgh, Alex Gough, Patrick Farrell, and Drew Barnes — prevailed in a dramatic three-boat showdown at Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 2. Entering the final race tied for the lead, Askew delivered in a 15–20 knot Biscayne Bay finale to secure her first Bacardi victory. Attention now turns to the 99th Bacardi Cup, where the overall Winter Series champion will be decided and critical points in both the North American Sailing Series and Southeast Racing Series will be on the line.
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Peter McClennen and Jamie Torres led the charge at the 2026 Melges 24 Midwinter Championship in St. Petersburg. McClennen’s Gamecock went undefeated to secure back-to-back Open titles, while Torres and his Smile and Wave crew captured their first major Corinthian championship in a fleet where half the entries raced all-amateur. With the season officially underway, St. Pete once again proved why it anchors the Melges 24 calendar.
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The 2026 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship comes to Halifax Harbour with three days of racing, professional and Corinthian divisions, and shoreside events at RNSYS—plus Canada Sail Grand Prix the following weekend.
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Laura Grondin, owner of Dark Energy and former International Melges 24 Class Chair, has been named US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. A historic J/70 Worlds victory and runner-up finish at the Melges 24 Worlds capped an extraordinary season.
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Winter fades and the Melges 24 season comes roaring to life February 13–15, 2026, as the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Serving as the Melges 24 Midwinter Championship, the regatta officially launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series while continuing the momentum of the Southeast Racing Series.
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With the support of the US Melges 24 Class Association, which will provide the necessary race committee units, Vakaros RaceSense technology will be used for both the Melges 24 and J/70 fleets at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg.
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The Southeast District enters the 2026 Melges 24 season with strong momentum, expanding participation, and a well-balanced racing calendar. With solid early turnout, new teams joining the fleet, and increased investment across programs, the region is positioned for a competitive and engaging year of racing at both the club and championship levels.
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All teams planning to race in St. Petersburg for the opening event of the 2026 Sailing World Regatta Series are invited to kick off their week with a free Melges 24 Clinic, hosted by Team Gamecock in partnership with Quantum Sails. Open to all teams, the clinic features hands-on coaching, practice racing, and rig tuning guidance from top sailors, including 2025 North American champion Peter McClennen. Join us for structured practice and dockside debriefs to sharpen your Melges 24 performance on Tampa Bay.
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The 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship wrapped up in Miami with Harry Melges IV securing his first intercontinental Melges 24 title—and a place in class history alongside his father. As Eddie Gary earned Corinthian honors and multiple season titles were decided, the championship also marked the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series on Biscayne Bay.
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Harry Melges IV and Zenda Express take the win at Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, also claiming the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship. After a tight regatta on Biscayne Bay, the new team finished strong with two final-day race victories.
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Opening day of the Melges 24 North American Championship, held in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, delivered near-ideal conditions, setting a perfect tone for the start of the regatta. Former Melges 24 World Champion Drew Freides aboard Pacific Yankee, and fleet newcomer, Corinthian entry Eddie Gary racing Troublemaker finished the day at the top of the standings.
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The 2026 Bacardi Winter Series kicks off January 23–25 on Biscayne Bay, bringing 28 Melges 24 teams to Miami as the Melges 24 North American Championship officially gets underway.
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Online registration is now open for the 2026 Southeast Inland Championship, scheduled for March 28–29, 2026, and hosted by the Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Lake Lanier, Georgia.
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Melges 24 sailors are invited to Newport, Rhode Island this summer for an exciting new East Coast Championship and a series of focused weekday training sessions designed to strengthen competition and fleet development in the Northeast.
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The US Melges 24 Class congratulates Dark Energy Melges 24 owner-driver Laura Grondin and tactician Taylor Canfield on being named finalists for the 2025 Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman of the Year Awards. Confirmed by US Sailing on January 12, this prestigious recognition highlights two highly respected Melges 24 Class members whose continued excellence, leadership, and performance exemplify the highest standards of American sailing.
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The January Bacardi Regattas Newsletter outlines key planning information as teams prepare for the 2026 regatta season in Miami. The update highlights the use of Vakaros RaceSense technology for all events, early bird registration deadlines, required boat storage for Melges 24 competitors, partner hotel accommodations, and general logistics to ensure a smooth on-site experience.
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World Sailing is currently experiencing technical issues with its online Sailor Categorization system. As a result, all new, renewal, and World Sailing ID plus categorization applications are being processed manually.
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San Francisco Bay rewarded the Melges 24 fleet with an outstanding weekend of racing on December 13–14, as conditions far exceeded the early forecasts. What was expected to be a light-air regatta instead evolved into two days of ideal Bay sailing, with pressure steadily building into the upper range and boats flirting with planing conditions.
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Online registration is now open for the DIYC Commodore’s Cup, the regatta that proudly kicks off the 2026 Melges 24 Southeast Racing Series. Hosted by Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida, this two-day event will take place January 17–18, 2026. Sailors are encouraged to register early. DIYC is looking forward to welcoming the fleet for great racing on the water and fun shoreside events on Saturday evening.
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