The Fiesta Cup at Santa Barbara Yacht Club concluded as the eighth stop of the North American Sailing Series, with Oliver Stokke and the crew of USA 856 Mocos claiming victory after seven races. The fleet now turns its attention to the USM24 National Championship in Traverse City next month.
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 Melges 24 East Coast Championship returned to Newport while the Tahoe Championship delivered another spectacular weekend of racing, showcasing new teams, close competition, and continued fleet growth across the United States.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 fleet returns to spectacular Lake Tahoe, July 10–12, for the Tahoe One Design Invitational. Featuring buoy racing, a distance race, entry into the Trans Tahoe Regatta, and unforgettable mountain scenery, this West Coast favorite promises another outstanding weekend of one-design competition.
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 MoreSan Francisco Bay rewarded the Melges 24 fleet with an outstanding weekend of racing on December 13–14, as conditions far exceeded the early forecasts. What was expected to be a light-air regatta instead evolved into two days of ideal Bay sailing, with pressure steadily building into the upper range and boats flirting with planing conditions.
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 inaugural Melges 24 Tahoe Championship, hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club, took place August 22–24, and it was a weekend to remember. Fourteen boats lined up for the very first edition of this event, delivering plenty of competitive sailing—and a fair share of drama on the waters of Lake Tahoe.
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.
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 Santa Barbara Yacht Club is pleased to host the 19th annual Fiesta Cup in gorgeous Santa Barbara, California on July 12-13, 2025. Online Registration is officially open.
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