The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) is thrilled to announce that Trieste, Italy, has been selected as the host city for the 2025 Melges 24 World Championship. A renowned sailing hub, Trieste has been a key location for Melges 24 events for many years, hosting numerous local regattas and rounds of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series.
Read MoreCongratulations to Don Wilson and his Convexity team for capturing the 2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Champions title. Alongside Wilson, tactician Jeremy Wilmot and crew members Ian Liberty, Edward Hackney, and Tomas Dietrich executed a brilliant campaign on San Francisco Bay, showcasing their skill and tenacity throughout the event.
Read MoreAs the 2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship approaches its final stretch, Day 4 on San Francisco Bay brought three more races to the scoreboard. The day began with a weather briefing by Quantum Sails’ Will Paxton, who forecasted unusual conditions with cloudy skies, high humidity, and lighter winds. The prediction held true, challenging the fleet throughout the day.
Read MoreIf you ever doubted the timeless appeal of the Melges 24 as the ultimate one-design sportboat, today’s action on San Francisco Bay would convince you otherwise. The Melges 24 fleet at the 2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship delivered a spectacular performance that left spectators in awe, and it’s no wonder this boat continues to set the standard for thrilling, high-performance racing.
Read MoreDay 2 of the 2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship brought a thrilling change to the leaderboard as Don Wilson’s Convexity secured three consecutive bullets, breaking away from the fleet and taking a commanding lead. The San Francisco Yacht Club's organization, combined with the iconic conditions of San Francisco Bay, set the stage for a day that will be remembered.
Read MoreAs the Diversified Melges 24 World Championship approaches in San Francisco (18-24 August), the International Class proudly continues its tradition of strong female participation—a hallmark of this dynamic one-design class for over 30 years. At Worlds, four determined women will take center stage at the helm, underscoring the Melges 24’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity.
Read MoreThe San Francisco Yacht Club calls Melges 24 sailors from around the globe to join the Diversified Melges 24 World Championship, scheduled in the San Francisco Bay Area between August 17 and 24. The 2024 winner will succeed Drew Freides’ Pacific Yankee in the International Melges 24 Class Association's Hall of Fame and become the twenty-fifth World Champion of this iconic one-design class, designed by Reichel Pugh in the early 1990s.
Read MorePlease make arrangements to have Melges 24s arrive at The San Francisco Yacht Club no earlier than August 12. The Richmond Yacht Club has space for associated boats during that time, and nearby Brickyard Cove Marina has dry storage spots held for the PCCs and before the World Championship at SFYC, if needed.
Read MoreIf you are racing in more than one event on the West Coast this year, you’ll need some storage options between the U.S. Nationals (July 12-14), the Pacific Coast Championship (August 3-4) and the World Championship (August 17-24).
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