Posts tagged U.S. National Ranking Series
Pozzi's Bombarda Wins Single Race Showdown at Bacardi

A riveting single race on Sunday, December 17, awarded Andrea Pozzi’s Bombarda with top honors at Bacardi’s first Winter Series event of 2024. Congratulations to Andrea and his team which included Filippo Amonti, Matteo Ivaldi, Stefano Ciampalini and Carlo Zermini.

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2023 U.S. Melges 24 Nationals Competitor Announcement No. 3 - Measurement Certificates

Per the Notice of Race, item No.3, Eligibility and Entry, each Melges 24 needs to provide a valid measurement certificate for competition at the U.S. National Championship. In order for a measurement certificate to be valid, it needs to be in the name of the current owner + be stamped and signed by the USM24CA.

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2023 U.S. Melges 24 Nationals Competitor Announcement No. 2 - Corinthian Competition

Calling all Melges 24 teams competing at the 2023 U.S. Nationals on Geneva Lake! Is your team a perfect fit for the all-amateur Corinthian Division? Here is what you need to do to make sure your team is confirmed. The deadline for Corinthian competition is Friday, September 22nd.

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2023 Nationals Promises Epic Event Celebrating 30 Years of Melges 24 Racing

The 2023 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is all set to take place on October 6-8, hosted by the Lake Geneva Yacht Club (LGYC) in Fontana, Wisconsin — the birthplace of the Melges 24. As the Melges 24 continues celebrating its 30th anniversary, the U.S. Class anticipates this will be one of the most memorable regattas in Class history. With 26 teams already committed to race, a robust fleet of 35-40 are anticipated by the close of registration.

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2023 U.S. Melges 24 Nationals Competitor Announcement No. 1 - Bow Numbers

The U.S. Melges 24 National Championship is just a little bit less than two months away, and there is no better time to prepare for competition than now, especially if you need bow numbers placed on your boat or need replacements.

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U.S. Melges 24 Class Announces 2023 National Ranking Series

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is proud to present its National Ranking Series schedule for 2023. The eleven-part Series includes events all across America and Canada featuring a wide variety of racing opportunities, from multi-class events to dedicated Melges 24 regattas. Come sail with us in 2023 as we celebrate 30 years of racing the Melges 24!

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Weisleder Aces Day 1 in Charleston with Corinthian McMillan in Chase

With four straight wins on opening day in Charleston, Travis Weisleder’s Lucky Dog pulled into the early lead position at Race Week. Chasing Weisleder in second is his fellow 2019 North American Corinthian Champion Fraser McMillan on Sunnyvale from Canada. Harry Melges IV on Zenda Express rounds out the podium in third.

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2022 US Melges 24 National Championship Awarded to Pensacola YC, Florida… Lagniappe for the Bushwhacker Cup!

It’s good news for Pensacola and the south’s Finest Yacht Club— Lagniappe… an extra bonus. The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) has selected Pensacola Yacht Club to host the 2022 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship.

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Porter Wins Record-Setting Eighth National Championship Title, Dow Crowned Corinthian U.S. National Champion

After three days and eight races on Lake St. Clair, the U.S. Melges 24 Class is proud to present two new Champions — Brian Porter on Full Throttle (Overall), and Mike Dow at the helm of Flying Toaster (Corinthian).

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An interview with Laura Grondin and Megan Ratliff on the 2021 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals

There's something about 24-foot boats that attracts great sailors. This tradition arguably began with Rod Johnstone's J/24 (1977), which passed the proverbial torch to the Melges 24, a sportboat that was drawn by Reichel/Pugh in 1993 and has been built by Melges Performance Sportboats ever since.

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Youth Reigns Supreme At Gold Cup

Three solid days of absolutely beautiful racing in Charleston for the Gold Cup Regatta produced a youthful result. Harry Melges IV on Zenda Express conquered the Open Division, while James Hannah of ONE15 Brooklyn Sail Club on Pipeline topped the Corinthian division.

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Melges 24 Magic at Charleston Race Week

For 2021, the Melges 24 makes a grand entrance as the largest fleet in attendance. Thirty-four teams are fired-up and ready to race, just itching to get on that starting line and GO!

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