The Melges 24 Class is fired up and ready to race as it heads to the 2025 Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point, April 10-13. This year’s event is not only the third regatta on the prestigious Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS), but also marks the sixth event on the Southeast Racing Series (SERS), tipping the scales into the second half of the schedule for the now popular regional tour.
Read MoreEvent organizers of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point are excited to announce a new launch and storage solution for 2025, made possible by the generous support of the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA). The north end of Union Pier Terminal, located on the Charleston peninsula, will be available for participants, providing gated storage space free of charge for pre- and post-event storage.
Read MoreAnthony Kotoun, although a new Melges 24 owner and recently crowned 2024 Charleston Race Week Champion, he is by no means a stranger to the Class. After acquiring boat number 619, Anthony assembled a semi-experienced crew that had never sailed together. Then, he chose one of the toughest and most challenging venues in all of sailing and proceeded to put the Stepping Razor team to the test.
Read MoreCharleston Race Week 2024 at Patriots Point is marked as North American Sailing Series event No. 4 on this year’s racing calendar. Event organizers recently distributed some important logistical changes for the event this year, in hopes that it will help you finalize your plans to attend.
Read More2024 has only just begun and already, early entry deadlines for events on the Melges 24 North American Sailing Series are approaching fast. With these major events come very special opportunities to save big on entry fees. For Melges 24 teams racing on a budget, this is key! Pay attention to these deadlines because some can save you as much as $100.
Read MoreRegistration is officially open for Charleston Race Week 2024 at Patriots Point on April 18-21. Now is the time to sign-up as early entry fee pricing is in effect through January 31. Charleston Harbor brings out the biggest and best in one-design sportboat racing!
Read MoreThere are several ways to stay on top of racing developments at Charleston Race Week - Via ZOOM or TracTrac. Click here to find how to register to watch while the action happens!
Read MoreFor 2021, the Melges 24 makes a grand entrance as the largest fleet in attendance. Thirty-four teams are fired-up and ready to race, just itching to get on that starting line and GO!
Read MoreIt is with a heavy heart that the Melges 24 Class shares the passing of George Haynie.
Read MoreOn the fence about Charleston Race Week or the Melges 24 Gold Cup? Are you attending and want to know what to expect and how to stay safe? Join Charleston Race Week and Quantum Sails Monday, March 8 at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT for a webinar with Regatta Organizer Randy Draftz and Quantum Pro Scott Nixon to get the lowdown and ask your questions.
Read MoreRegistration is now live for the 25th Anniversary Sperry Charleston Race Week event to be held April 8-11, 2021. After a lot of thought, research, and meetings with appropriate officials, organizers are confident that they can host this event safely and still deliver the professional, competitive, and fun event that Race Week is known for.
Read MoreAfter much thoughtful consideration and deliberation, event director Randy Draftz has announced that Sperry Charleston Race Week 2020 has been cancelled.
Read MoreIt will be a big year for the Melges 24s too! Sperry Charleston Race Week will act as a warm-up to the 2020 World Championship happening on May 1-9.
Read MoreThe biggest, most major event of the season in North America for the Melges 24 Class is now a short two weeks away from its start.
Read MoreSperry Charleston Race Week concluded in spectacular fashion with strong winds producing exciting action and several classes being decided during the last race.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class is excited to be welcoming you back to Charleston next week! The event will mark the second stop on the 2019 U.S. Melges 24 Class National Ranking Series.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is proud to announce the long-awaited and much-anticipated National Ranking Series for 2019.
From the organizers: "What a weekend! More breeze than any edition of Charleston Race Week in recent memory. Great sunshine.
Read MoreThe big event is almost here! 2016 Sperry Charleston Race Week cranks up tomorrow with registration and weigh-in. Here are some gentle reminders and updates as the U.S. Melges 24 Class looks forward to welcoming you to beautiful Charleston, SC.
