Registration is now open for the 2026 Melges 24 Pre-Worlds Regatta at Little Traverse Yacht Club in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Serving as part of the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series, the event offers teams a critical opportunity to prepare for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship on the same racecourse and under many of the same conditions expected later this season.
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 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.
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 MoreA curated list of private housing options is now available for teams attending the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs, offering flexible accommodations for crews of all sizes.
Read MoreDavis Macleod edged Kyle Vowels by a single point to win the 2026 Southeast Inland Championship at Lake Lanier, capping a weekend of tight racing and shifting conditions. Fourteen teams battled across seven races, where consistency and disciplined decision-making proved decisive. The Southeast Racing Series now turns its focus to Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point.
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 MoreThe International Melges 24 Class Association is launching a new webinar series for 2026, with the first session scheduled for March 24—and early response has been strong, with more than 200 sailors already registered.
Read MoreTwo of four major Melges 24 ranking series are well underway, and the early story is a tightly contested three-way battle between Peter McClennen, Jamie Torres, and Alex Korakis. With multiple events already complete across both the Southeast and North American circuits, the leaderboard is slowly but surely taking shape with teams looking ahead to key upcoming stops at Lake Lanier and Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point.
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 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 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.
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