The US Melges 24 Class congratulates Dark Energy Melges 24 owner-driver Laura Grondin and tactician Taylor Canfield on being named finalists for the 2025 Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman of the Year Awards. Confirmed by US Sailing on January 12, this prestigious recognition highlights two highly respected Melges 24 Class members whose continued excellence, leadership, and performance exemplify the highest standards of American sailing.
Read More2021 has been nothing but a vast improvement in racing opportunities for the U.S. Melges 24 fleet. Ten events were on the calendar, eight were completed with a total of 73 teams competing.
Read MoreThe start of the 2021 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship is only a day away, September 16-19 hosted by the Crescent Sail Yacht Club in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Teams are steadily arriving on the scene, practicing, tuning, getting everything ready in anticipation of challenging racing conditions and fierce competition.
Read MoreThree solid days of absolutely beautiful racing in Charleston for the Gold Cup Regatta produced a youthful result. Harry Melges IV on Zenda Express conquered the Open Division, while James Hannah of ONE15 Brooklyn Sail Club on Pipeline topped the Corinthian division.
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