The 2025 Guardians of the Great Lakes Melges 24 Regatta, hosted by the Grand Traverse Yacht Club in Traverse City, Michigan, once again delivered on its reputation as one of the highlights of the Midwest racing season. This year’s edition, the third of four stages in the 2025 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series, brought together 22 teams for a weekend of competitive racing and classic Traverse City camaraderie.
Read MoreRegister to race the 2025 Canadian National Championship by Friday, August 1st to avoid the late fee and secure your place on the starting line. It’s a fantastic time of year to sail and an incredible venue to cap off the Quantum Great Lakes Cup Series.
Read MoreDue to multiple conflicts with the Etchells Class and the proximity to the holidays, the Bacardi Team decided not to hold the December event this season. Instead, they have added a new February event to ensure a smoother experience for everyone.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 North American Championship, originally slated for December 12-14, 2025, has officially been rescheduled and will now take place January 23–25, 2026, in coordination with Bacardi Winter Series event No. 1. This three-day event will serve as the perfect kickoff for an exciting year of Melges 24 racing in 2026.
Read MoreThe Columbia Gorge One Design Regatta, held July 26–27 and hosted by the Columbia Gorge Racing Association, delivered classic Gorge conditions—flat water, big breeze, and thrilling downwind rides tailor-made for the Melges 24. The event once again showcased why the Gorge remains one of the most exciting venues for high-performance one-design racing in North America.
Read MoreWith summer in full swing, the 2025 Melges 24 racing season has hit its stride across North America, and the momentum is building. Three major ranking series—the North American Sailing Series (NASS), Quantum Great Lakes Cup (QGLC), and the Southeast Racing Series (SERS)—are now well underway, each delivering thrilling one-design action and elevating the Class and competition to new heights.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class is thrilled to announce that online registration is officially open for the 2025 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) on November 14-16, 2025. Two additional days, November 12-13, are reserved for early arrival, on-site check-in, and practice racing.
Read MoreThe first event of the Bacardi Winter Series 2025-2026 doubles as the highly anticipated Melges 24 North American Championship and marks the final stop on the 2025 North American Sailing Series circuit.
Read MoreThe 2025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Detroit delivered classic racing conditions, and the Melges 24 fleet made the most of it. Hosted by Bayview Yacht Club, the two-day regatta saw 12 teams complete seven high-energy races in sportboat paradise. With a crisp northerly breeze and rolling freshwater waves on Lake St. Clair, it was fast, tactical sailing from start to finish.
Read MoreMelges 24 racing in the Midwest rolls on with the Detroit Sailing World Regatta Series event this weekend. Two days of racing is on tap, setting the stage for the second Quantum Sails Great Lakes Cup series event of the season (also event five on the 2025 North American Sailing Series).
Read MoreThe 2025 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series kicked off in commanding fashion with the Spring Championship, hosted by Muskegon Yacht Club on May 17–18. With 24 teams on the line — including an impressive 15 Corinthian entries, the weekend delivered tight racing, strategic brilliance, and early-season momentum for the North American fleet.
Read MoreThe 2025 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series kicks off in full force on May 17–18 with the highly anticipated Muskegon Spring Championship, hosted by Muskegon Yacht Club. As the first stop in a four-regatta circuit spanning the Midwest, the series continues to be a premier destination for top-level one-design competition, camaraderie, and community.
Read MoreAre you ready to kick-off great Melges 24 racing in the Midwest? The Spring Championship happening in Muskegon is, as always, shaping up to be spectacular, event number one on the Quantum Sails Great Lakes Cup series, and number four on the 2025 North American Sailing Series.
Read MoreMelges 24s return to Detroit for two thrilling days of racing on Lake St. Clair, and registration is now open. Racing takes place Saturday and Sunday only, so don’t miss your chance to join the action. Register now!
Read MoreThe Melges 24 Class delivered a masterclass in competitive one-design sailing during the 2025 edition of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point. With near-perfect weather, challenging currents, and a strong turnout in both Open and Corinthian divisions, this year’s regatta was a true showcase of tactical skill and teamwork.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 Class is fired up and ready to race as it heads to the 2025 Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point, April 10-13. This year’s event is not only the third regatta on the prestigious Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS), but also marks the sixth event on the Southeast Racing Series (SERS), tipping the scales into the second half of the schedule for the now popular regional tour.
Read MoreAs we anticipate competition at Charleston Race Week 2025, we kindly remind that it is designated as a North American Sailing Series event and ask you to review the following important reminders at your earliest convenience and take any necessary action.
Read MoreAfter three final races on Saturday, Peter Karrie, at the helm of Nefeli delivered a consistent 5-2-[12] scoreline, securing his first-ever win at the Bacardi Invitational Regatta in Miami. In the Corinthian Division, Norwegian skipper Jan Fredrik Dyvi and his Team RRH took the win with a steady performance, sailing alongside Malin Rorvik, Jan Boro, Øyvind Peder Jahre, and Stian Ness Rorvik.
Read MoreThe 98th Bacardi Cup and 2025 Bacardi Invitational Regatta (BCIR), taking place from March 2-8, 2025, will set a new benchmark with a record-breaking entry list. As the sailing world converges on Biscayne Bay once more, the 98th Bacardi Cup and BCIR are gearing up to host an even larger and more diverse fleet than ever before, solidifying their reputation as two of the most prestigious events on the global sailing stage.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class, in continued partnership with Quantum Sails, is thrilled to present the 2025 Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup — now in its sixth edition! This highly anticipated series continues to deliver top-tier racing across the U.S. Midwest and, for the second year, an exciting grand finale stop in Canada for their National Championship.
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