Yacht 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 MoreTwenty-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.
Read MoreLaura 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.
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 MoreThe 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.
Read MoreHarry 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.
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 MoreOpening 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOnline registration is now officially open for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, set for September 19-26, 2026, as the global Melges 24 fleet prepares to converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan. Hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club (LTYC), the International Melges 24 Class’s premier event is now accepting entries, with the Notice of Race published and available on the official event website.
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 MoreThe 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.
Read MoreRegistered World Championship competitors can take advantage of exclusive lodging discounts at select regional properties. Save 10% on accommodations from June through September 2026 and secure housing early while availability remains strong.
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 International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) in coordination with the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA), and the Canadian Melges 24 Class Association (CM24CA) are pleased to unveil the initial lineup for the 2026 North American Sailing Series (NASS) schedule of racing events.
Read MoreThe 2025 North American Sailing Series (NASS) has boasted a highly competitive season spanning nearly ten events. 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.
Read MoreThe 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Pensacola, FL, delivered an exceptionally robust fleet, showcasing top-level talent in both the Open and Corinthian divisions. The racing was thrilling, the competition intense, and the memories made on and off the water were unforgettable. It’s exactly what owners and sailors have come to expect from this incredible sportboat class.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 2025 Melges 24 World Championship came alive on the final day, as strong Bora winds allowed four races to be completed, bringing the regatta to seven total. After a week of weather delays and dramatic shifts, Germany’s Peter David Karrie at the helm of Nefeli rose to the top, becoming the first German team ever to claim the World Championship title.
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