With just over two weeks until the start of the Bacardi Invitational Regatta for the Melges 24 Class—the grand finale of the Winter Series—the racing is more intense than ever. After two events, Cuyler Morris' Dark Horse leads the overall standings, closely followed by Canada’s Richard Reid on Zingara and 2025 Midwinter Champion Peter McClennen racing Gamecock.
Read MoreThe 2025 Melges 24 Midwinter Championship, held from February 14 to 16 in St. Petersburg, Florida, marked a thrilling start to the North American Sailing Series. Over three days, fourteen teams competed in ten intense races on Tampa Bay, experiencing a mix of challenging conditions.
Read MoreThe 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS) kicks off in spectacular style at the Midwinter Championship, February 14-16, held in conjunction with the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – St. Petersburg. Also designated as Event No. 3 on the newly established Southeast Racing Series, the stage is set for three fun days of racing on Tampa Bay.
Read MoreThree days of exceptional sailing on Biscayne Bay, January 24-26, set the stage to make Bacardi Winter Series 2 a perfect event. Miami delivered stunning weather and challenging conditions that tested every aspect of performance.
Read MoreA sunny, breezy day greeted the Melges 24 fleet on Day 2 of the Bacardi Winter Series Event 2. Overnight leader Paolo Brescia’s Melgina continued to top the Class leaderboard whilst facing increased pressure from a tightly packed fleet.
Read MoreThe opening day of the Bacardi Winter Series Event 2, January 24-26, brought puffy, shifty conditions to Biscayne Bay, rewarding those who could interpret the very nuanced racetrack. Paolo Brescia’s Melges 24 ‘Melgina’ controlled the fleet in the moderate north-westerly breeze. Conditions of 8-12 knots, with the occasional gust, challenged everyone, while unexpectedly chilly weather caught some by surprise.
Read MoreThe Bacardi Winter Series is back in 2025. Event 2 is set to deliver another thrilling weekend Melges 24 racing on Biscayne Bay, January 24-26.
Read MoreEvent organizers of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point are excited to announce a new launch and storage solution for 2025, made possible by the generous support of the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA). The north end of Union Pier Terminal, located on the Charleston peninsula, will be available for participants, providing gated storage space free of charge for pre- and post-event storage.
Read MoreThe highly anticipated Bacardi Winter Series Event 1, held December 14-15 on Biscayne Bay, Miami, faced tough conditions as strong winds impacted the racing schedule for the 46 participating teams.
Read MoreThe two-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 opened today, Saturday, December 14, for the forty-six teams racing Biscayne Bay, Miami. The strong breeze set the stage for a spectacular and thrilling showcase of speed, skill and teamwork.
Read MoreThe Commodore’s Cup marks the official opening of the new 2025 Southeast Racing Series, hosted by the Davis Island Yacht Club, near Tampa, FL. The two day event happens on January 18-19, 2025.
Read MoreThe 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.
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