Registration is now open for the 2026 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Grand Traverse Yacht Club on August 14–16 in Traverse City, Michigan. A key event in the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup series, the Nationals serve as an important lead-up to the pre-Worlds and the 2026 World Championship. Everyone is invited to race in what promises to be an outstanding regatta both on and off the water.
Read MoreOn September 19–26, 2026, the global Melges 24 fleet will converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan, for the International Class’s premier event, the World Championship, hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club (LTYC). Following the award-winning 2024 World Championship in San Francisco—where The San Francisco Yacht Club received U.S. Sailing’s prestigious St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy for Outstanding Regatta Management—the 2026 event aims to build on that benchmark and deliver an exceptional championship experience in Harbor Springs.
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 2026 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship is set for August 14–16 in Traverse City. While full regatta details are forthcoming, participating teams need to act on securing dockage right now.
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 MoreJaime Torres, owner and helm of Smile and Wave (Melges 24 #829) and longtime member of Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida, spent the summer chasing fast winds and intense competition across the Great Lakes. From Muskegon to Tecumseh, Jaime and his crew immersed themselves in the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lake Cup Series, testing boat speed, teamwork, and strategy against top-level sailors.
Read MoreAs the North American sailing season winds toward its close, the Melges 24 Class is gearing up for a thrilling run of national championship regattas. It begins with the Canadian National Championship taking place September 5–7, and then the U.S. National Championship set for November 12–16. The stage is set for an exciting end to 2025 that points the fleet toward the new year in Miami.
Read MoreThe 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Read More2023 has been a remarkable year for the Melges 24, and the U.S. Class is grateful for all those that raced with us and celebrated our 30th anniversary. It has been filled with tons of memories, milestones packed solid with great victories and accomplishments for owners across the land. Congratulations to 2023 U.S. Melges 24 National Ranking Champion Dan Berezin racing Surprise!
Read MoreCongratulations to Brian Porter at the helm of Full Throttle with his ‘boys’: Bri Porter, RJ Porter and Matt Woodworth as crew. After three days and 8 races in a variety of conditions, Porter captured an unprecedented 10th Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, making him the champ for a third time in a row. Congratulations also to Dan Berezin racing Surprise, with crew consisting of Michael Berezin, his son; Alex Kapustin, Mykhaylo Mayevskyy and Valerie Sushko are 2023 Corinthian National Champions.
Read MoreTeams awoke to cool temps, plentiful sunshine and very windy conditions on Day 2 of the 2023 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. The Melges 24 celebrates her 30th Anniversary this weekend and the cool, breezy conditions certainly put the icing on the birthday cake. Three short-track races were conducted setting up the fleet nicely for a proper Sunday showdown.
Read MoreIt was a wild and windy day for the 2023 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship fleet in Fontana, Wisconsin. After three races, two-time U.S. Melges 24 National Champion Bora Gulari sailing Knocky Knocky leads the regatta. Brent McKenzie on Ex-Kahn leads the Corinthian division.
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