In 2017, the Melges 24 Class made a major change to move to permanent bow numbers, therefore they are required for competition in Santa Barbara.
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Calling all Melges 24 teams competing at the 2025 U.S. Nationals! Is your team a perfect fit for the all-amateur Corinthian Division? Here is what you need to do to make sure your team is confirmed.
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This is the first of several communications you will receive over the next few days to help you and your team prepare for competition in Pensacola at the U.S. National Championship. While many of these items may already be familiar to you, please read over these general housekeeping points carefully.
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Day 3 of the Melges 24 World Championship saw light and tactical racing in the Gulf of Trieste, where Peter McClennen’s Gamecock (USA), with Jeremy Wilmot calling tactics, led wire-to-wire to claim the only race of the day. The result boosted Gamecock into fourth overall, just behind fellow American campaigns Sentinel and Dark Horse.
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Racing finally got underway at the 2025 Melges 24 World Championship, and the Gulf of Trieste delivered in dramatic fashion. Two high-intensity races were sailed in strong Bora winds, with gusts nearing 30 knots in the opener. The heavy conditions caused multiple breakdowns, a dismasting, a collision, and even a man overboard, though all crews returned safely.
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Jaime 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.
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The 2025 Melges 24 Canadian Championship wrapped up September 7th at South Port Sailing Club in Ontario, Canada delivering a thrilling event despite challenging conditions. A total of eight races were completed, with Friday racing cancelled due to high winds and Sunday delayed while the fleet waited for breeze.
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We’re excited to announce that registration is officially open for the 2025 North American Championship, taking place January 23–25, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
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As the North American sailing season winds toward its close, the Melges 24 Class is gearing up for a thrilling run of national championship regattas. It begins with the Canadian National Championship taking place September 5–7, and then the U.S. National Championship set for November 12–16. The stage is set for an exciting end to 2025 that points the fleet toward the new year in Miami.
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The 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.
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The 2025 Guardians of the Great Lakes Melges 24 Regatta, hosted by the Grand Traverse Yacht Club in Traverse City, Michigan, once again delivered on its reputation as one of the highlights of the Midwest racing season. This year’s edition, the third of four stages in the 2025 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series, brought together 22 teams for a weekend of competitive racing and classic Traverse City camaraderie.
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The Lake Geneva Yacht Club is excited to welcome sailors back for the 2025 Melges 24 Fall Championship, taking place October 4–5. This regatta has long been a favorite on the Melges 24 calendar, offering world-class racing, warm hospitality, and one of the most scenic backdrops in the country.
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Online 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.
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Register to race the 2025 Canadian National Championship by Friday, August 1st to avoid the late fee and secure your place on the starting line. It’s a fantastic time of year to sail and an incredible venue to cap off the Quantum Great Lakes Cup Series.
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Due 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.
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The 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.
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With 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.
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The U.S. Melges 24 Class is thrilled to announce that online registration is officially open for the 2025 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) on November 14-16, 2025. Two additional days, November 12-13, are reserved for early arrival, on-site check-in, and practice racing.
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Melges 24 racing in the Midwest rolls on with the Detroit Sailing World Regatta Series event this weekend. Two days of racing is on tap, setting the stage for the second Quantum Sails Great Lakes Cup series event of the season (also event five on the 2025 North American Sailing Series).
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