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US Melges 24 Class Introduces Inaugural 2025 Southeast Regional Racing Circuit

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association is thrilled to introduce the inaugural 2025 Southeast Racing Series, offering a new and exciting racing opportunity for all Melges 24 teams. The nine-event Series spans iconic sailing venues such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Miami, Charleston, Pensacola and Lake Lanier.

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Ready to race at Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 in Miami, USA

The opening event of the Bacardi Winter Series 2024/2025 kicks off this weekend, December 14-15, in Miami, featuring the Melges 24. Hosted at Shake-A-Leg in Miami, the regatta brings approximately fifty teams to Biscayne Bay for what is set to be an action-packed six-race series.

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North Sails Joins Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta

North Sails and BACARDI are excited to announce North's return as a partner for the prestigious Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta and the Bacardi Invitational Winter Series. These renowned events celebrate the spirit of competitive one design sailing, and North Sails will provide hands-on support to the sailors and teams who make the Bacardi Regattas extraordinary.



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Fargo Triumphs: Crowned 2024 North American Sailing Series Champion

The 2024 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS) was not just about racing—it was a season filled with exceptional talent, fierce competition, world-class events, dynamic destinations and a whole lot of fun! Spanning ten regattas across the United States and Canada, the series brought Melges 24 sailors together from coast to coast, and all over the world in a celebration of skill and camaraderie that defines the Class.

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Registration Now Open for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, Midwinters

With five classes designating the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series for major championships, the St. Petersburg event holds particular significance for the U.S. Melges 24 Class, serving as both the Midwinter Championship and the opening act for the 2025 North American and Southeast Racing Series. Registration is now open, with an early entry fee discount available until January 15, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to join the action in one of the most anticipated stops of the series.

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Melges 24 Bushwhacker a Perfect Ending to 2024 North American Sailing Series

The 2024 North American Sailing Series will conclude with the highly anticipated Bushwhacker Cup, hosted by the Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) this weekend, November 8-10. This grand finale promises an unforgettable weekend as 19 Melges 24 teams prepare for an exciting blend of intense competition and relaxed camaraderie.

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Melgina Makes Waves as New Melges 24 Contender at Bacardi

The three-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 opened today, Friday, January 26, on the stunning waters of Biscayne Bay, Miami. Fifty-six teams have descended on Shake-A-Leg Miami for the three-day series. As well as boasting a record sized fleet, the boat park rocks a line-up of sailing legends, with numerous Olympians and World Champions adding to the competitive mix.

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Pozzi's Bombarda Wins Single Race Showdown at Bacardi

A riveting single race on Sunday, December 17, awarded Andrea Pozzi’s Bombarda with top honors at Bacardi’s first Winter Series event of 2024. Congratulations to Andrea and his team which included Filippo Amonti, Matteo Ivaldi, Stefano Ciampalini and Carlo Zermini.

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Online Registration Open for 2024 Midwinters, February 16-18

Helly Hansen’s Sailing World Regatta in St. Petersburg, Florida happening February 16-18 is designated as the 2024 Melges 24 Midwinter Championship — and marks the first stop on the North American Ranking Series! It’s a great way to kick off the sailing year with top-notch Corinthian style Melges 24 racing and free-flowing Mount Gay rum all weekend long… It’s time to register early!

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Full Throttle x 10, 2023 Melges 24 Nationals

Congratulations 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.

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