Online registration is now open for the 2026 M24s of Summer Regatta, October 10–11 at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida. Only two events remain in the Southeast Racing Series—make plans to join the fleet!
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After 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.
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Girls 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.
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Grand 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
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The 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.
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The 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.
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An 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.
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The U.S. Melges 24 Class is headed to Florida's Space Coast for the first time. Melges Watersports Center and Port Canaveral Yacht Club will co-host a new Melges 24 regatta in Merritt Island on December 11–13, 2026, expanding the class schedule with an exciting new ocean racing venue.
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This 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.
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The 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.
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What 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.
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Davis 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.
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Missed 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.
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The 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.
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Two 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.
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The Melges 24 fleet delivered another world-class performance at the Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta, with Cuyler Morris’s Dark Horse taking the event win in Miami while Bora Gulari’s Mavi secured a repeat Bacardi Winter Championship Series title. In the Corinthian division, Stuart Simpson’s Barbarians emerged on top after a tightly contested three-event battle.
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The Melges 24 fleet heads inland for the next stop in the 2026 North American Sailing Series as the Southeast Inland Championship returns to Lake Lanier Sailing Club. Known for its strong Corinthian competition and welcoming fleet culture, the event offers an ideal proving ground for owner-drivers and emerging teams. Registration is now open and teams are encouraged to secure their entry.
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Yacht 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.
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Twenty-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.
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Sandy Askew and her Flying Jenny team — Rob Greenhalgh, Alex Gough, Patrick Farrell, and Drew Barnes — prevailed in a dramatic three-boat showdown at Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 2. Entering the final race tied for the lead, Askew delivered in a 15–20 knot Biscayne Bay finale to secure her first Bacardi victory. Attention now turns to the 99th Bacardi Cup, where the overall Winter Series champion will be decided and critical points in both the North American Sailing Series and Southeast Racing Series will be on the line.
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