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.
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 is headed to Florida's Space Coast for the first time. Melges Watersports Center and Port Canaveral Yacht Club will co-host a new Melges 24 regatta in Merritt Island on December 11–13, 2026, expanding the class schedule with an exciting new ocean racing venue.
Read MoreThe 2026 North American Sailing Series reaches its halfway point with just three points separating the top two teams overall and a tightly contested Corinthian leaderboard. With 78 teams now earning points and six events still to come, the championship race remains wide open as the Melges 24 fleet looks ahead to an exciting finish to the season.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association honors the life and legacy of Bill "Billy" Goldsberry, a beloved member of the Melges 24 family whose kindness, generosity, and unwavering support touched sailors across the fleet for generations.
Read MoreA special World Championship information newsletter is now available for competitors planning to attend the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs. The newsletter includes registration details, Pre-Worlds information, charter boat opportunities, accommodations, logistics, and more.
Read MoreThe road to the 100th Bacardi Cup begins now. As Bacardi prepares to celebrate a century of sailing tradition in 2027, the season will feature the Bacardi Winter Series, the historic 100th Bacardi Cup, and the Bacardi Invitational Regatta. With a goal of more than 100 Star boats on the starting line and sailors from around the world descending on Miami, the centennial year promises to be one of the most significant moments in the event's storied history.
Read MoreThe 2026 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup launches this spring, marking a pivotal stretch of the season as teams build toward the World Championship in Harbor Springs.
Read MoreCharleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point marked a pivotal moment in the 2026 Melges 24 season, as the North American Sailing Series reached its halfway point and the fleet’s defining themes came into sharper focus: stronger competition, growing momentum, and exceptional depth across both the overall and Corinthian divisions.
Read MoreSouthern Bay Race Week delivers a strong mix of racing and atmosphere in the southern Chesapeake Bay, combining one-design and handicap competition with a lively shoreside experience. While not part of the official series schedule, it offers teams in the region another opportunity to get on the water in a well-established regatta setting.
Read MoreAct now to secure your spot at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. The Early Bird Entry Deadline has been extended to March 29, giving teams a final opportunity to take advantage of reduced entry fees and confirm plans for Harbor Springs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the season’s most anticipated events.
Read MoreMissed 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.
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 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.
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