Final 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 MoreAfter three days, eight races and a championship battle decided in the final race, Cuyler Morris’ Dark Horse successfully defended the Melges 24 U.S. National title in Traverse City. Eddie Gary’s Troublemaker completed its own final-day comeback to claim the Corinthian championship as Grand Traverse Bay delivered a demanding test ahead of September’s World Championship.
Read MoreGirls just want to win—and on Day Two of the Melges 24 U.S. Nationals, they did. Sandy Askew claimed the day’s only race, Laura Grondin moved into the overall championship lead, and Lindsey Duda retained control of the Corinthian Division after a light-air showdown reshuffled the standings on Grand Traverse Bay.
Read MoreGrand Traverse Bay delivered a spectacular opening day for the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship. Forty-six teams completed four demanding races in building breeze and moderate chop, with Peter Duncan, Laura Grondin and Bora Gulari among the standout performers. With Open and Corinthian contenders already mixing it up throughout the fleet, the championship is setting the stage for a down-to-the-wire battle in Traverse City
Read MoreThe heat is rising in Traverse City as 46 teams prepare for three days of championship racing at the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals. With past national champions, a former World Champion and 26 all-amateur Corinthian teams assembled on Grand Traverse Bay, the stage is set for a fiercely contested showdown—and an important test ahead of September’s World Championship in Harbor Springs.
Read MoreThe countdown is on for the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Traverse City, Michigan. With 47 teams already registered and more entries possible, Grand Traverse Yacht Club is preparing to welcome a powerful fleet for three days of competitive one-design racing on Grand Traverse Bay beginning Friday, August 14.
Read MoreAn 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 MoreThis is the first of several communications issued to help you and your team prepare for competition in Traverse City at the U.S. National Championship. Please take a few minutes to read and review to ensure your team, boat, and equipment are fully compliant with the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, and class rules before arriving at the event.
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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreWith the start of the 2025 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship just days away, 40 teams from all across the North American continent and beyond are on the move. Over the last couple of weeks, competitors have been finalizing every detail. From crew compliance and organization to sails, logistics, and measurement, they are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most competitive national championships held in recent years.
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 officially begins today in Trieste, hosted by Yacht Club Adriaco, with racing scheduled to start at 12:30 pm Trieste local time. A fleet of 71 boats representing 16 nations has gathered on the Gulf of Trieste, marking the largest Worlds lineup in the past decade.
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.
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