Anthony Kotoun’s Wah Gwan and Duane Yoslov’s Looper were crowned Overall and Corinthian World Champions as two final-day races completed a dramatic 12-race 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
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After a long wait for wind, a late breeze delivered more racing on Little Traverse Bay and raised the stakes for the 49-boat fleet. With one day left at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, the fight for the titles is coming down to the wire.
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Fog gave way to three races on Little Traverse Bay as Anthony Kotoun’s Wah Gwan stretched its lead to 20 points at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Looper took the Corinthian lead after nine races.
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Preparations are complete, the practice race is in the books, and an international fleet packed with World Champions, proven campaigns and top-level talent is ready to battle for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship titles on Little Traverse Bay.
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How fast can you go? The Next Level Vakaros Speed Challenge puts $1,000 on the line for the fastest boat at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship.
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Thirty of the 52 teams entered in the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will compete in the Corinthian division. Defending champions, leading North American contenders, first-time Worlds teams and emerging young sailors will converge on Little Traverse Bay in pursuit of the Challenge Henri Samuel Trophy.
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With the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship just days away, Harbor Springs is preparing to welcome the world. Little Traverse Yacht Club members, volunteers, sponsors, community partners and local businesses are working together to bring an international fleet and a spectacular week of racing to Little Traverse Bay.
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Important arrival information is now available for teams traveling to Harbor Springs for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, including boat delivery and trailer storage instructions, launching procedures and event dockage details.
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Selected as the Official Artist of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, Harbor Springs artist Trisha Witty captures the speed and spirit of the fleet in Twenty-four Feet of Fury. The championship will be hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club September 19–26, with 11-by-14-inch signed and numbered limited-edition prints available in a series of 100.
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Now is the time to book required inspection slots for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Selected boats must schedule Full Inspection, while all teams are required to book a time for sail inspection.
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Final preparations are underway for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Competing teams should review and complete their entries, confirm crew and World Sailing classification information, and submit any outstanding entry fees immediately.
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Official 2026 Melges 24 World Championship Gill gear is available for pre-order! Order by August 25 and your championship apparel will be ready for pickup at the event in Harbor Springs this September.
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An international fleet will converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan, September 19–26 for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Competitors will battle on Little Traverse Bay for world titles, prestigious perpetual trophies, and a place in Melges 24 history.
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Still searching for World Championship accommodations? This four-bedroom Harbor Springs home is just a 10-minute walk from the yacht club and offers a comfortable, convenient base for your stay.
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A special World Championship information newsletter is now available for competitors planning to attend the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs. The newsletter includes registration details, Pre-Worlds information, charter boat opportunities, accommodations, logistics, and more.
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The 2025 Melges 24 World Championship came alive on the final day, as strong Bora winds allowed four races to be completed, bringing the regatta to seven total. After a week of weather delays and dramatic shifts, Germany’s Peter David Karrie at the helm of Nefeli rose to the top, becoming the first German team ever to claim the World Championship title.
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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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On Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the annual US Sailing Awards banquet in San Diego, The San Francisco Yacht Club was awarded the 2024 St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy for outstanding race management at the 2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championships.
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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.
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