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Worlds 2026 Inspection Booking Now Open

Now is the time to book required inspection slots for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Selected boats must schedule Full Inspection, while all teams are required to book a time for sail inspection.

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USM24CA Board Advances Optional 6:1 Mainsheet Rule Proposal IM24CA to AGM

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) Executive Committee and Board of District Governors recently reviewed submissions concerning proposed class rule and regulation updates. The Board agreed to move forward with a proposal that would allow the optional use of a 6:1 mainsheet purchase system. The proposal will be submitted to the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) by September 30, 2026, for consideration at its November 2026 Annual General Meeting.

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2026 Melges 24 Worlds Update to All Competitors

Final preparations are underway for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Competing teams should review and complete their entries, confirm crew and World Sailing classification information, and submit any outstanding entry fees immediately.

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From Simmer to Sizzle: Morris and Gary Crowned 2026 Melges 24 U.S. National Champions

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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Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Day 2: Girls Just Want to Win

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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Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Delivers a Spectacular Opening Day

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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Simmer Time, Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Cranks Up the Heat

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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History, Tradition and Melges 24 World Titles Await in Harbor Springs

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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A Family Affair — Fiesta Cup, NASS #6 Concludes in Santa Barbara

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.

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2026 U.S. Melges 24 Nationals Competitor Announcement, No 1 - General

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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What It Means to Be Corinthian: A Standard Applied Equally to All

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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Missed the Tips & Tuning Webinar? Watch and Learn Race-Winning Insights from Top Sailors and Coaches

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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Yacht Scoring Announces 2026 Training Webinars for Race Officials, Owners, and Crew

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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Notice of Series Issued for the 2026 MELGES 24 North American Sailing Series

The 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.

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San Francisco Bay Delivers for December Melges 24 Regional Regatta

San 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.

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2025 North American Sailing Series Nears Conclusion With Astonishingly Tight Standings

The 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.

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