From a self-described “casual racer” to Corinthian World Champion, Duane Yoslov reflects on the evolution of Looper, the young team behind the victory, the mental battle of the final days in Harbor Springs, and the long journey that ultimately led to a Melges 24 World Championship.
Read MoreAnthony Kotoun’s Wah Gwan and Duane Yoslov’s Looper were crowned Overall and Corinthian World Champions as two final-day races completed a dramatic 12-race 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Read MoreAfter a long wait for wind, a late breeze delivered more racing on Little Traverse Bay and raised the stakes for the 49-boat fleet. With one day left at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, the fight for the titles is coming down to the wire.
Read MoreFog gave way to three races on Little Traverse Bay as Anthony Kotoun’s Wah Gwan stretched its lead to 20 points at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Looper took the Corinthian lead after nine races.
Read MoreHarbor Springs served up another lively day for the 49-boat fleet on Wednesday, with changing conditions, three more races and a new name at the top of the standings. Day Two brought the series to six completed races and put the first discard into play.
Read MoreThree races, three different winners, and a tight leaderboard opened the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs. Peter McClennen’s Gamecock leads overall after day one, while Norway’s Team Bagdad Prospects Helly Hansentops the Corinthian standings on a tie-break.
Read MorePreparations are complete, the practice race is in the books, and an international fleet packed with World Champions, proven campaigns and top-level talent is ready to battle for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship titles on Little Traverse Bay.
Read MoreHow fast can you go? The Next Level Vakaros Speed Challenge puts $1,000 on the line for the fastest boat at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship.
Read MoreThirty of the 52 teams entered in the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will compete in the Corinthian division. Defending champions, leading North American contenders, first-time Worlds teams and emerging young sailors will converge on Little Traverse Bay in pursuit of the Challenge Henri Samuel Trophy.
Read MoreThe 2026 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup reaches its grand finale at the World Championship in Harbor Springs, where the series’ leading teams will battle for one of the Class’s most coveted regional titles.
Read MoreWith the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship just days away, Harbor Springs is preparing to welcome the world. Little Traverse Yacht Club members, volunteers, sponsors, community partners and local businesses are working together to bring an international fleet and a spectacular week of racing to Little Traverse Bay.
Read MoreSelected as the Official Artist of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, Harbor Springs artist Trisha Witty captures the speed and spirit of the fleet in Twenty-four Feet of Fury. The championship will be hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club September 19–26, with 11-by-14-inch signed and numbered limited-edition prints available in a series of 100.
Read MoreNow is the time to book required inspection slots for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Selected boats must schedule Full Inspection, while all teams are required to book a time for sail inspection.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreFinal preparations are underway for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Competing teams should review and complete their entries, confirm crew and World Sailing classification information, and submit any outstanding entry fees immediately.
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 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 MoreThe road to the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship runs straight through Harbor Springs this weekend. With the U.S. Nationals revealing extraordinary depth across the fleet and several powerhouse teams now joining the mix, the August 29–30 Pre-Worlds Regatta at Little Traverse Yacht Club offers the next glimpse of what could unfold when the world title goes on the line in September.
Read MoreOfficial 2026 Melges 24 World Championship Gill gear is available for pre-order! Order by August 25 and your championship apparel will be ready for pickup at the event in Harbor Springs this September.
Read MoreHeaded to Harbor Springs? Melges 24 teams competing in the 2026 Pre-Worlds and World Championship are asked to confirm launching and hauling plans with Irish Boat Shop—and complete event registration if they haven’t already.
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