Winter fades and the Melges 24 season comes roaring to life February 13–15, 2026, as the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Serving as the Melges 24 Midwinter Championship, the regatta officially launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series while continuing the momentum of the Southeast Racing Series.
Read MoreAll teams planning to race in St. Petersburg for the opening event of the 2026 Sailing World Regatta Series are invited to kick off their week with a free Melges 24 Clinic, hosted by Team Gamecock in partnership with Quantum Sails. Open to all teams, the clinic features hands-on coaching, practice racing, and rig tuning guidance from top sailors, including 2025 North American champion Peter McClennen. Join us for structured practice and dockside debriefs to sharpen your Melges 24 performance on Tampa Bay.
Read MoreDay Two of the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship delivered classic championship “moving day” conditions on Biscayne Bay, with light air, tactical racing, and multiple race winners tightening an already compressed leaderboard. Standout performances from both Pro and Corinthian teams reshaped the standings, setting up a high-stakes final Sunday where three major titles—including the North American Championship and the season-long North American Sailing Series—will be decided.
Read MoreOpening day of the Melges 24 North American Championship, held in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, delivered near-ideal conditions, setting a perfect tone for the start of the regatta. Former Melges 24 World Champion Drew Freides aboard Pacific Yankee, and fleet newcomer, Corinthian entry Eddie Gary racing Troublemaker finished the day at the top of the standings.
Read MoreThe 2026 Bacardi Winter Series kicks off January 23–25 on Biscayne Bay, bringing 28 Melges 24 teams to Miami as the Melges 24 North American Championship officially gets underway.
Read MoreOnline registration is now open for the 2026 Southeast Inland Championship, scheduled for March 28–29, 2026, and hosted by the Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Lake Lanier, Georgia.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 fleet will open the 2026 racing calendar in championship fashion as nearly 30 teams converge for the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship, hosted in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, the first in a trilogy of spectacular Bacardi-sponsored events.
Read MoreThe January Bacardi Regattas Newsletter outlines key planning information as teams prepare for the 2026 regatta season in Miami. The update highlights the use of Vakaros RaceSense technology for all events, early bird registration deadlines, required boat storage for Melges 24 competitors, partner hotel accommodations, and general logistics to ensure a smooth on-site experience.
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 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, Florida, February 13–15, 2026, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. This highly anticipated event serves as the Melges 24 Midwinters, launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series, and continues the momentum of the Melges 24 Southeast Racing Series.
Read MoreOnline registration is now open for the DIYC Commodore’s Cup, the regatta that proudly kicks off the 2026 Melges 24 Southeast Racing Series. Hosted by Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida, this two-day event will take place January 17–18, 2026. Sailors are encouraged to register early. DIYC is looking forward to welcoming the fleet for great racing on the water and fun shoreside events on Saturday evening.
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 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 MoreStorage reservations for the Winter Series and Bacardi Invitational Regatta opens Friday, October 24th at noon — and with limited availability, sailors are urged to act fast. Don’t miss your chance to secure storage and streamline your regatta setup ahead of one of the season’s most anticipated events in Miami.
Read MoreTen teams will hit the start line for the seventh event of the Melges 24 Southeast Series. Leading the charge in the open division at the 24s of Summer Regatta next weekend at Davis Island Yacht Club is KC Shannon, with tactician Marty Kullman. Shannon is flying in from Georgia to make a comeback after years away from the class. He couldn’t pass up the opportunity to charter a good boat and load it with premium talent.
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 MoreOnline registration is now open for the Melges 24s of Summer Regatta, taking place October 17–18 at the Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, FL.
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.
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