The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will introduce more than a new perpetual award—it will celebrate a family's enduring connection to sailing, maritime tradition, and the women who continue to shape the future of the class. Donated by Regatta Chairman Tom Meier and his family, the Meier Trophy features a 1907 Chelsea clock that has been passed through three generations of sailors and will now honor the highest-finishing female helm at every Melges 24 World Championship for generations to come.
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