Grand Traverse Bay delivered a spectacular opening day for the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship. Forty-six teams completed four demanding races in building breeze and moderate chop, with Peter Duncan, Laura Grondin and Bora Gulari among the standout performers. With Open and Corinthian contenders already mixing it up throughout the fleet, the championship is setting the stage for a down-to-the-wire battle in Traverse City
Read MoreThe heat is rising in Traverse City as 46 teams prepare for three days of championship racing at the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals. With past national champions, a former World Champion and 26 all-amateur Corinthian teams assembled on Grand Traverse Bay, the stage is set for a fiercely contested showdown—and an important test ahead of September’s World Championship in Harbor Springs.
Read MoreThe countdown is on for the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Traverse City, Michigan. With 47 teams already registered and more entries possible, Grand Traverse Yacht Club is preparing to welcome a powerful fleet for three days of competitive one-design racing on Grand Traverse Bay beginning Friday, August 14.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreThis is the first of several communications issued to help you and your team prepare for competition in Traverse City at the U.S. National Championship. Please take a few minutes to read and review to ensure your team, boat, and equipment are fully compliant with the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, and class rules before arriving at the event.
Read MoreThe 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will introduce more than a new perpetual award—it will celebrate a family's enduring connection to sailing, maritime tradition, and the women who continue to shape the future of the class. Donated by Regatta Chairman Tom Meier and his family, the Meier Trophy features a 1907 Chelsea clock that has been passed through three generations of sailors and will now honor the highest-finishing female helm at every Melges 24 World Championship for generations to come.
Read MoreGill Marine has been named the Official Apparel Partner of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Competitors and fans can look forward to exclusive championship merchandise, a Gill pop-up store, and another exciting reason to experience one of the premier one-design events of the year.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association honors the life and legacy of Bill "Billy" Goldsberry, a beloved member of the Melges 24 family whose kindness, generosity, and unwavering support touched sailors across the fleet for generations.
Read MoreCompetitors planning to attend the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship should review newly released arrival, launching, dockage, haul-out, and storage information. The document includes designated staging areas, waterfront logistics details, and an important venue map to assist teams with their arrival in Harbor Springs.
Read MoreDetroit's Bayview Yacht Club welcomed the Melges 24 fleet for the 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, where Bora Gulari's Mavi team delivered a dominant five-race performance to claim victory. Lindsay Duda led a highly competitive Corinthian division, while American and Canadian teams battled throughout another strong stop on the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association heads to Bayview Yacht Club this weekend for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Detroit, where 17 teams will continue the early-season battle for the 2026 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup. With Bora Gulari’s Mavi and Dick Kalow’s Mustang leading the Open Division storylines, and a strong Corinthian contingent representing nearly two-thirds of the fleet, Detroit is set to deliver another highly competitive weekend of Melges 24 racing on one of the Great Lakes’ most tactically demanding venues.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association heads to Muskegon, Michigan this weekend as 26 teams prepare for the 2026 Muskegon Spring Championship, the opening event of the Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup circuit. With top professional and Corinthian teams returning, early-season momentum building, and Harbor Springs Worlds already on the horizon, Muskegon once again marks the traditional start of the Midwest Melges 24 racing season.
Read MoreWhat does it actually mean to race Corinthian in the Melges 24 Class? This article breaks down how World Sailing categorization works, what qualifies a team as Corinthian, and why a consistent global standard is essential to preserving fairness, trust, and competitive integrity in one-design racing.
Read MoreA curated list of private housing options is now available for teams attending the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs, offering flexible accommodations for crews of all sizes.
Read MoreMissed the Melges 24 Tips & Tuning Webinar? Gain race-winning insights from top sailors and coaches as they break down rig setup, boat handling, and the small adjustments that make a big difference on the racecourse. Watch the full recording and explore the Q&A to sharpen your performance for the 2026 season.
Read MoreThe International Melges 24 Class Association is launching a new webinar series for 2026, with the first session scheduled for March 24—and early response has been strong, with more than 200 sailors already registered.
Read MoreAn amendment has been issued to the 2026 Melges 24 Quantum Great Lakes Cup Notice of Series, reducing the championship circuit from six events to five following the removal of the Sarnia Regatta. The season kicks off May 15–17 with the Melges 24 Spring Championship at Muskegon Yacht Club, where registration is now open and early entries are already building.
Read MoreYacht Scoring is hosting two live training webinars ahead of the 2026 racing season — one for race organizers and officials, and another for boat owners and crew. These sessions are designed to help users navigate the platform more efficiently, avoid common mistakes, and better manage regatta participation. Registration is now open for both events.
Read MoreOnline registration is now officially open for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, set for September 19-26, 2026, as the global Melges 24 fleet prepares to converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan. Hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club (LTYC), the International Melges 24 Class’s premier event is now accepting entries, with the Notice of Race published and available on the official event website.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for the 2026 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Grand Traverse Yacht Club on August 14–16 in Traverse City, Michigan. A key event in the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup series, the Nationals serve as an important lead-up to the pre-Worlds and the 2026 World Championship. Everyone is invited to race in what promises to be an outstanding regatta both on and off the water.
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