Teams awoke to cool temps, plentiful sunshine and very windy conditions on Day 2 of the 2023 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. The Melges 24 celebrates her 30th Anniversary this weekend and the cool, breezy conditions certainly put the icing on the birthday cake. Three short-track races were conducted setting up the fleet nicely for a proper Sunday showdown.
Read MoreIt was a wild and windy day for the 2023 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship fleet in Fontana, Wisconsin. After three races, two-time U.S. Melges 24 National Champion Bora Gulari sailing Knocky Knocky leads the regatta. Brent McKenzie on Ex-Kahn leads the Corinthian division.
Read MoreIt’s time to get the 30th Anniversary Regatta party started! The 2023 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by none other than the Lake Geneva Yacht Club (LGYC), happens this weekend — October 6th-8th. As we speak, 29 of the best Melges 24 teams from all across America and Canada are converging on the sacred waters of Geneva Lake where it sailed for the very first time back in 1993.
Read MoreThe U.S. Class is in the process of finalizing the 2024 National Ranking Series (NRS) racing calendar. But first, we would love to have some feedback regarding the preliminary 2024 NRS schedule of events.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class has been working hard on a brand new initiative — a Collegiate Member Racing program. The purpose of the program works two fold. First, it introduces the Melges 24 to young, aspiring college sailors or those who have just graduated. It also works to build a highly-qualified list of sailors for current Owners looking for crew to race at events making more boats able to participate and remain competitive.
Read MoreThree 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.
Read MoreAfter his big win at the 2021 Charleston Race Week Regatta, Travis Weisleder and his Lucky Dog team are atop the U.S. Melges 24 National Ranking Series leaderboard after two events.
Read MoreWeisleder and his talented team on Lucky Dog led wire-to-wire in winning Melges 24 class, largest of the regatta with 33 boats. Veteran professional Mark Mendelblatt was aboard as tactician, while John Bowden trimmed the headsails and Collin Leon handled the bow.
Read MoreThere are several ways to stay on top of racing developments at Charleston Race Week - Via ZOOM or TracTrac. Click here to find how to register to watch while the action happens!
Read MoreFor 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!
Read MoreLong-time Melges 24 sailor Gary Schwarting believes he had some help from above this weekend to win the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta overall title today in St. Petersburg.
Read MoreOn the fence about Charleston Race Week or the Melges 24 Gold Cup? Are you attending and want to know what to expect and how to stay safe? Join Charleston Race Week and Quantum Sails Monday, March 8 at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT for a webinar with Regatta Organizer Randy Draftz and Quantum Pro Scott Nixon to get the lowdown and ask your questions.
Read MoreZane Yoder, Gulf Coast District Governor and Southeast District Governor, Tony Stanley for the USM24CA worked quickly and have confirmed that instead, the Mobile Yacht Club in Mobile, AL will host the event as an alternate venue.
Read MoreCome sail with Bacardi this Winter racing season Online registration is officially open for all three forthcoming Bacardi events — Winter Series No. 1 and No. 2, and the Bacardi Invitational slated for March 2021!
Read MoreThe 2020 Melges 24 Charleston Open is scheduled to take place on October 23-25 in Charleston, SC.
Read MoreThank you to everyone in advance who took the time to participate in our 2021 World Championship Survey. Your input and thoughtful feedback is invaluable in making critical decisions regarding the Worlds next year.
Read MoreThis spring we watched racing come to an abrupt halt. Large events including our World Championship were cancelled amid COVID-19 outbreak.
Read MoreThe Notice of Race for the Pensacola Yacht Club’s 2nd annual Bushwhacker Cup has been posted and entries are now open. The regatta, which serves as the Atlantic & Gulf Coast Regional Championships, is scheduled for November 13-15, 2020.
Read MoreAfter much thoughtful consideration and deliberation, event director Randy Draftz has announced that Sperry Charleston Race Week 2020 has been cancelled.
Read MoreIn light of the current global situation and feedback from local officials, the Executive Committee of the IM24CA along with Randy Draftz, our event organizer; and in consultation with Megan Ratliff, Chair of the US Melges 24 Class, reached the difficult decision to cancel the World Championship scheduled for the beginning of May.
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