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.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 North American Championship, originally slated for December 12-14, 2025, has officially been rescheduled and will now take place January 23–25, 2026, in coordination with Bacardi Winter Series event No. 1. This three-day event will serve as the perfect kickoff for an exciting year of Melges 24 racing in 2026.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe first event of the Bacardi Winter Series 2025-2026 doubles as the highly anticipated Melges 24 North American Championship and marks the final stop on the 2025 North American Sailing Series circuit.
Read MoreMelges 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).
Read MoreAre you ready to kick-off great Melges 24 racing in the Midwest? The Spring Championship happening in Muskegon is, as always, shaping up to be spectacular, event number one on the Quantum Sails Great Lakes Cup series, and number four on the 2025 North American Sailing Series.
Read MoreAs we anticipate competition at Charleston Race Week 2025, we kindly remind that it is designated as a North American Sailing Series event and ask you to review the following important reminders at your earliest convenience and take any necessary action.
Read MoreThe 2025 Melges 24 Midwinter Championship, held from February 14 to 16 in St. Petersburg, Florida, marked a thrilling start to the North American Sailing Series. Over three days, fourteen teams competed in ten intense races on Tampa Bay, experiencing a mix of challenging conditions.
Read MoreThe 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS) kicks off in spectacular style at the Midwinter Championship, February 14-16, held in conjunction with the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – St. Petersburg. Also designated as Event No. 3 on the newly established Southeast Racing Series, the stage is set for three fun days of racing on Tampa Bay.
Read MoreAttention Melges 24 competitors: Amendment No. 1 for the 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series has been issued. Please be sure to download and review these racing documents.
Read MoreNorth Sails and BACARDI are excited to announce North's return as a partner for the prestigious Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta and the Bacardi Invitational Winter Series. These renowned events celebrate the spirit of competitive one design sailing, and North Sails will provide hands-on support to the sailors and teams who make the Bacardi Regattas extraordinary.
Read MoreThe 2024 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS) was not just about racing—it was a season filled with exceptional talent, fierce competition, world-class events, dynamic destinations and a whole lot of fun! Spanning ten regattas across the United States and Canada, the series brought Melges 24 sailors together from coast to coast, and all over the world in a celebration of skill and camaraderie that defines the Class.
Read MoreThe International Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA), in conjunction with the U.S. and Canadian Melges 24 Class Associations, proudly presents the 2025 North American Sailing Series schedule.
Read MoreAfter the Canadian Nationals, top Corinthian Dan Berezin racing Surprise regained the lead, overtaking Geoff Fargo’s Sentinel by two points. Kingspoke, helmed by Bora Gulari, is currently one point behind in third. Dark Horse, helmed by Cuyler Morris, and Steve Boho’s The 300 round out the top five in fourth and fifth respectively, separated by only two points.
Read MoreThe 2024 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship concluded after three great days of racing, from Friday, September 20th to Sunday, September 22nd, hosted by the West Vancouver Yacht Club. Congratulations go to Fraser McMillan and The Rodent crew—Robert Wissenz, Ford Shannon, Alex Levkovskiy, and Grace Poole—on their big championship victory. They are 2024 Melges 24 Canadian National Champions!
Read MoreTitle sponsored by Quantum Sails, renowned for their innovation and dedication to advancing the art of sailmaking, the 2024 Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup delivered an exhilarating series of regattas across the Midwest. With over 30 teams competing, Quantum's pivotal role as the title sponsor underscores their ongoing commitment to supporting competitive sailing at the highest level.
Read MoreEight events of ten 2024 North American Sailing Series are complete, with a change up in leadership. Santa Barbara, California’s Geoff Fargo racing Sentinel is now atop the ranking, which includes 96 teams, all thanks to third place finish at the World Championship.
Read MoreCongratulations are in top order for Scot Zimmerman and his team on Bad Idea, who emerged this weekend as the overall winner of the Guardians of the Great Lakes Regatta, edging out runner-up Mike Dow on Flying Toaster by just three points.
Read MoreSix of 10 2024 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series events have been completed, shuffling the field of 60+ competitors and moving Steve Boho’s The 300 into the overall lead position.
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