The Melges 24 fleet heads inland for the next stop in the 2026 North American Sailing Series as the Southeast Inland Championship returns to Lake Lanier Sailing Club. Known for its strong Corinthian competition and welcoming fleet culture, the event offers an ideal proving ground for owner-drivers and emerging teams. Registration is now open and teams are encouraged to secure their entry.
Read MoreYacht 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.
Read MoreAn amendment has been issued to the 2026 Melges 24 Quantum Great Lakes Cup Notice of Series, reducing the championship circuit from six events to five following the removal of the Sarnia Regatta. The season kicks off May 15–17 with the Melges 24 Spring Championship at Muskegon Yacht Club, where registration is now open and early entries are already building.
Read MoreQuantum Sails returns to St. Petersburg as official sailmaker of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, delivering daily weather briefings, on-the-water coaching, practice racing, and performance support for all entrants. Melges 24 teams can also take advantage of a dedicated clinic with Team Gamecock and Quantum coaches, offering race-focused preparation ahead of the Midwinter Championship.
Read MoreThe 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series delivered a full season of tightly contested racing, strong international participation, and clear momentum across both Open and Corinthian divisions. Peter McClennen’s consistent performance aboard Gamecock secured the overall series title, while Dan Berezin claimed the Corinthian championship, highlighting the depth and competitiveness that continue to define the Melges 24 fleet.
Read MoreThis is the first in a series of communications to help Melges 24 teams prepare for the Midwinter Championship in St. Petersburg. It outlines key class rules, membership and crew list requirements, Vakaros RaceSense procedures, Corinthian eligibility deadlines, and opportunities for on-the-water preparation ahead of racing.
Read MoreDay Two of the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship delivered classic championship “moving day” conditions on Biscayne Bay, with light air, tactical racing, and multiple race winners tightening an already compressed leaderboard. Standout performances from both Pro and Corinthian teams reshaped the standings, setting up a high-stakes final Sunday where three major titles—including the North American Championship and the season-long North American Sailing Series—will be decided.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 fleet will open the 2026 racing calendar in championship fashion as nearly 30 teams converge for the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship, hosted in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, the first in a trilogy of spectacular Bacardi-sponsored events.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for the 2026 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Grand Traverse Yacht Club on August 14–16 in Traverse City, Michigan. A key event in the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup series, the Nationals serve as an important lead-up to the pre-Worlds and the 2026 World Championship. Everyone is invited to race in what promises to be an outstanding regatta both on and off the water.
Read MoreThis is the first of several communications that teams will receive over the next few days to help them prepare for competition in Miami at the North American Championship (NAC). While many of these items may already be familiar to teams, please read over these general housekeeping points very carefully.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, Florida, February 13–15, 2026, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. This highly anticipated event serves as the Melges 24 Midwinters, launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series, and continues the momentum of the Melges 24 Southeast Racing Series.
Read MoreStorage reservations for the Winter Series and Bacardi Invitational Regatta opens Friday, October 24th at noon — and with limited availability, sailors are urged to act fast. Don’t miss your chance to secure storage and streamline your regatta setup ahead of one of the season’s most anticipated events in Miami.
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