Two of four major Melges 24 ranking series are well underway, and the early story is a tightly contested three-way battle between Peter McClennen, Jamie Torres, and Alex Korakis. With multiple events already complete across both the Southeast and North American circuits, the leaderboard is slowly but surely taking shape with teams looking ahead to key upcoming stops at Lake Lanier and Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 fleet delivered another world-class performance at the Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta, with Cuyler Morris’s Dark Horse taking the event win in Miami while Bora Gulari’s Mavi secured a repeat Bacardi Winter Championship Series title. In the Corinthian division, Stuart Simpson’s Barbarians emerged on top after a tightly contested three-event battle.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 fleet heads inland for the next stop in the 2026 North American Sailing Series as the Southeast Inland Championship returns to Lake Lanier Sailing Club. Known for its strong Corinthian competition and welcoming fleet culture, the event offers an ideal proving ground for owner-drivers and emerging teams. Registration is now open and teams are encouraged to secure their entry.
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 MoreTwenty-six Melges 24 teams converge on Biscayne Bay for the 99th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta, where world-class talent and rising programs collide in the decisive showdown for the 2026 Bacardi Winter Series title.
Read MoreSandy Askew and her Flying Jenny team — Rob Greenhalgh, Alex Gough, Patrick Farrell, and Drew Barnes — prevailed in a dramatic three-boat showdown at Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 2. Entering the final race tied for the lead, Askew delivered in a 15–20 knot Biscayne Bay finale to secure her first Bacardi victory. Attention now turns to the 99th Bacardi Cup, where the overall Winter Series champion will be decided and critical points in both the North American Sailing Series and Southeast Racing Series will be on the line.
Read MoreWinter fades and the Melges 24 season comes roaring to life February 13–15, 2026, as the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Serving as the Melges 24 Midwinter Championship, the regatta officially launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series while continuing the momentum of the Southeast Racing Series.
Read MoreAll teams planning to race in St. Petersburg for the opening event of the 2026 Sailing World Regatta Series are invited to kick off their week with a free Melges 24 Clinic, hosted by Team Gamecock in partnership with Quantum Sails. Open to all teams, the clinic features hands-on coaching, practice racing, and rig tuning guidance from top sailors, including 2025 North American champion Peter McClennen. Join us for structured practice and dockside debriefs to sharpen your Melges 24 performance on Tampa Bay.
Read MoreOpening day of the Melges 24 North American Championship, held in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, delivered near-ideal conditions, setting a perfect tone for the start of the regatta. Former Melges 24 World Champion Drew Freides aboard Pacific Yankee, and fleet newcomer, Corinthian entry Eddie Gary racing Troublemaker finished the day at the top of the standings.
Read MoreOnline registration is now open for the 2026 Southeast Inland Championship, scheduled for March 28–29, 2026, and hosted by the Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Lake Lanier, Georgia.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 fleet will open the 2026 racing calendar in championship fashion as nearly 30 teams converge for the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship, hosted in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, the first in a trilogy of spectacular Bacardi-sponsored events.
Read MoreThe January Bacardi Regattas Newsletter outlines key planning information as teams prepare for the 2026 regatta season in Miami. The update highlights the use of Vakaros RaceSense technology for all events, early bird registration deadlines, required boat storage for Melges 24 competitors, partner hotel accommodations, and general logistics to ensure a smooth on-site experience.
Read MoreThe International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA), in conjunction with the U.S. and Canadian Melges 24 Class Associations, has issued the official Notice of Series (NoS) for the 2026 North American Sailing Series, formally confirming the events included in the Series and outlining key updates to the overall championship structure.
Read MoreThe Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, Florida, February 13–15, 2026, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. This highly anticipated event serves as the Melges 24 Midwinters, launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series, and continues the momentum of the Melges 24 Southeast Racing Series.
Read MoreOnline registration is now open for the DIYC Commodore’s Cup, the regatta that proudly kicks off the 2026 Melges 24 Southeast Racing Series. Hosted by Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida, this two-day event will take place January 17–18, 2026. Sailors are encouraged to register early. DIYC is looking forward to welcoming the fleet for great racing on the water and fun shoreside events on Saturday evening.
Read MoreThe 2025 North American Sailing Series (NASS) has boasted a highly competitive season spanning nearly ten events. With nine of ten events now complete, the standings are astonishingly tight — so tight, in fact, that the overall title will ultimately be decided at the forthcoming North American Championship (NAC), held during Bacardi Winter Series No. 1 on January 23–25, 2026 in Miami.
Read MoreThe 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Pensacola, FL, delivered an exceptionally robust fleet, showcasing top-level talent in both the Open and Corinthian divisions. The racing was thrilling, the competition intense, and the memories made on and off the water were unforgettable. It’s exactly what owners and sailors have come to expect from this incredible sportboat class.
Read MoreWith the start of the 2025 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship just days away, 40 teams from all across the North American continent and beyond are on the move. Over the last couple of weeks, competitors have been finalizing every detail. From crew compliance and organization to sails, logistics, and measurement, they are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most competitive national championships held in recent years.
Read MoreThe official countdown to the 2025 US Melges 24 National Championship is underway, and in just two weeks time, teams from across the U.S. and around the world will descend on Pensacola, Florida, for one of the most anticipated events on the Class calendar.
Read MoreStorage reservations for the Winter Series and Bacardi Invitational Regatta opens Friday, October 24th at noon — and with limited availability, sailors are urged to act fast. Don’t miss your chance to secure storage and streamline your regatta setup ahead of one of the season’s most anticipated events in Miami.
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