The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association is thrilled to introduce the inaugural 2025 Southeast Racing Series, offering a new and exciting racing opportunity for all Melges 24 teams. The nine-event Series spans iconic sailing venues such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Miami, Charleston, Pensacola and Lake Lanier.
Read MoreThe opening event of the Bacardi Winter Series 2024/2025 kicks off this weekend, December 14-15, in Miami, featuring the Melges 24. Hosted at Shake-A-Leg in Miami, the regatta brings approximately fifty teams to Biscayne Bay for what is set to be an action-packed six-race series.
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 MoreWith five classes designating the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series for major championships, the St. Petersburg event holds particular significance for the U.S. Melges 24 Class, serving as both the Midwinter Championship and the opening act for the 2025 North American and Southeast Racing Series. Registration is now open, with an early entry fee discount available until January 15, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to join the action in one of the most anticipated stops of the series.
Read MoreThe 2024 North American Sailing Series will conclude with the highly anticipated Bushwhacker Cup, hosted by the Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) this weekend, November 8-10. This grand finale promises an unforgettable weekend as 19 Melges 24 teams prepare for an exciting blend of intense competition and relaxed camaraderie.
Read MoreThe Organizing Committee for the 2024/2025 Bacardi Winter Series 1 and 2, and the 2025 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta on Biscayne Bay, Miami, USA are delighted to invite all Melges 24s to race! As always, the regatta promises top-tier racing on the water and Bacardi’s signature flair ashore.
Read MoreA brand new Melges 24 regatta is on the horizon for the Southeast region! Introducing: The 24’s of Summer Regatta on September 21-22, 2024 hosted by the Davis Island Yacht Club (DIYC) in Tampa, Florida.
Read MoreThe three-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 opened today, Friday, January 26, on the stunning waters of Biscayne Bay, Miami. Fifty-six teams have descended on Shake-A-Leg Miami for the three-day series. As well as boasting a record sized fleet, the boat park rocks a line-up of sailing legends, with numerous Olympians and World Champions adding to the competitive mix.
Read MoreHosted by the Lake Lanier Sailing Club and home to the USM24CA Collegiate Racing Program, the 2024 Southeast Inland Championship happens on April 6-7. It is marked as the third of ten events on the North American Sailing Series. Keep it sailing this spring by racing this good time regatta!
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2023 - Miami, USA - The highly anticipated opening day at Bacardi Winter Series 2023/2024, Event No. 1 was called off due to high wind and severe gale warnings. Three races are scheduled on Sunday, December 17.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2023 – Miami, USA – The opening event of the Bacardi Winter Series 2023/2024 kicks off this weekend, December 16-17, in Miami. The J/70 and Melges 24 fleets will be competing on Biscayne Bay.
Read MoreHelly Hansen’s Sailing World Regatta in St. Petersburg, Florida happening February 16-18 is designated as the 2024 Melges 24 Midwinter Championship — and marks the first stop on the North American Ranking Series! It’s a great way to kick off the sailing year with top-notch Corinthian style Melges 24 racing and free-flowing Mount Gay rum all weekend long… It’s time to register early!
Read MoreAttention Melges 24 sailors and those of you who are revving up to race at Bacardi! It's time to plan your stay in Miami for the upcoming Bacardi sailing events. The Bacardi organizers have secured special discounted room rates at three premier hotels.
Read MoreOnline entry is now officially open for the highly anticipated 2023/2024 Bacardi Winter Series, leading into the world-famous Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta from March 3-9, 2024, on Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL.
Read MoreCongratulations to Brian Porter at the helm of Full Throttle with his ‘boys’: Bri Porter, RJ Porter and Matt Woodworth as crew. After three days and 8 races in a variety of conditions, Porter captured an unprecedented 10th Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, making him the champ for a third time in a row. Congratulations also to Dan Berezin racing Surprise, with crew consisting of Michael Berezin, his son; Alex Kapustin, Mykhaylo Mayevskyy and Valerie Sushko are 2023 Corinthian National Champions.
Read MoreTeams 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.
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