The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) Executive Committee and Board of District Governors recently reviewed submissions concerning proposed class rule and regulation updates. The Board agreed to move forward with a proposal that would allow the optional use of a 6:1 mainsheet purchase system. The proposal will be submitted to the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) by September 30, 2026, for consideration at its November 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Read MoreRegistration is open for the 2026 Bushwhacker Cup! Join the Melges 24 fleet November 14–15 at Pensacola Yacht Club for one of the Southeast’s favorite Corinthian-focused fall regattas—great racing, affordable travel and accommodations, and the warm Pensacola hospitality teams return for year after year.
Read MoreRegistration is open for the 2027 Bacardi Winter Series! Kick off the new racing season with three premier Melges 24 events on Biscayne Bay, plus convenient storage and logistics options in Miami.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 Pre-Worlds wrapped up in Harbor Springs with Cuyler Morris and Dark Horse taking the overall win and Eddie Gary’s Troublemaker topping the Corinthian fleet. With Pre-Worlds in the books, attention now turns to the European Championship in Tønsberg, Norway, before the international fleet returns to Harbor Springs for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship.
Read MoreThe 2026 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series rankings have been updated through the U.S. National Championship, with Peter McClennen leading Open and Eddie Gary leading Corinthian as Event No. 8 approaches.
Read MoreThe 2026 Southeast Racing Series and North American Sailing Series Notices of Series have been amended to reflect new dates for the Bushwhacker Cup and the addition of the Space Coast Cup in December.
Read MoreRegistration is open for the 2026 Melges 24 Fall Championship, October 3–4 at Lake Geneva Yacht Club. Enjoy great racing, a relaxed fall weekend and an early look at the venue for the 2027 U.S. Nationals.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreThe heat is rising in Traverse City as 46 teams prepare for three days of championship racing at the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals. With past national champions, a former World Champion and 26 all-amateur Corinthian teams assembled on Grand Traverse Bay, the stage is set for a fiercely contested showdown—and an important test ahead of September’s World Championship in Harbor Springs.
Read MoreThe Northeast Melges 24 District is building momentum through collaboration, training, and competitive racing. From three successful training camps to the 2026 East Coast Championship at Sail Newport, owners and crews are strengthening the fleet while creating a culture of learning that continues to drive growth across the region.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association is accepting member submissions for the 2026 International Melges 24 Class Association Annual General Meeting. Members are invited to submit proposals on class rules, governance, technical matters, events, and policies by August 17, 2026.
Read MoreThe Fiesta Cup at Santa Barbara Yacht Club concluded as the eighth stop of the North American Sailing Series, with Oliver Stokke and the crew of USA 856 Mocos claiming victory after seven races. The fleet now turns its attention to the USM24 National Championship in Traverse City next month.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 East Coast Championship returned to Newport while the Tahoe Championship delivered another spectacular weekend of racing, showcasing new teams, close competition, and continued fleet growth across the United States.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 fleet returns to spectacular Lake Tahoe, July 10–12, for the Tahoe One Design Invitational. Featuring buoy racing, a distance race, entry into the Trans Tahoe Regatta, and unforgettable mountain scenery, this West Coast favorite promises another outstanding weekend of one-design competition.
Read MoreDetroit's Bayview Yacht Club welcomed the Melges 24 fleet for the 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, where Bora Gulari's Mavi team delivered a dominant five-race performance to claim victory. Lindsay Duda led a highly competitive Corinthian division, while American and Canadian teams battled throughout another strong stop on the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association heads to Bayview Yacht Club this weekend for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Detroit, where 17 teams will continue the early-season battle for the 2026 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup. With Bora Gulari’s Mavi and Dick Kalow’s Mustang leading the Open Division storylines, and a strong Corinthian contingent representing nearly two-thirds of the fleet, Detroit is set to deliver another highly competitive weekend of Melges 24 racing on one of the Great Lakes’ most tactically demanding venues.
Read MoreThe 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.
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