Peter McClennen and Jamie Torres led the charge at the 2026 Melges 24 Midwinter Championship in St. Petersburg. McClennen’s Gamecock went undefeated to secure back-to-back Open titles, while Torres and his Smile and Wave crew captured their first major Corinthian championship in a fleet where half the entries raced all-amateur. With the season officially underway, St. Pete once again proved why it anchors the Melges 24 calendar.
Read MoreWinter fades and the Melges 24 season comes roaring to life February 13–15, 2026, as the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Serving as the Melges 24 Midwinter Championship, the regatta officially launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series while continuing the momentum of the Southeast Racing Series.
Read MoreQuantum Sails returns to St. Petersburg as official sailmaker of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, delivering daily weather briefings, on-the-water coaching, practice racing, and performance support for all entrants. Melges 24 teams can also take advantage of a dedicated clinic with Team Gamecock and Quantum coaches, offering race-focused preparation ahead of the Midwinter Championship.
Read MoreAll teams planning to race in St. Petersburg for the opening event of the 2026 Sailing World Regatta Series are invited to kick off their week with a free Melges 24 Clinic, hosted by Team Gamecock in partnership with Quantum Sails. Open to all teams, the clinic features hands-on coaching, practice racing, and rig tuning guidance from top sailors, including 2025 North American champion Peter McClennen. Join us for structured practice and dockside debriefs to sharpen your Melges 24 performance on Tampa Bay.
Read MoreThe Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, Florida, February 13–15, 2026, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. This highly anticipated event serves as the Melges 24 Midwinters, launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series, and continues the momentum of the Melges 24 Southeast Racing Series.
Read MoreThe 2025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Detroit delivered classic racing conditions, and the Melges 24 fleet made the most of it. Hosted by Bayview Yacht Club, the two-day regatta saw 12 teams complete seven high-energy races in sportboat paradise. With a crisp northerly breeze and rolling freshwater waves on Lake St. Clair, it was fast, tactical sailing from start to finish.
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