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.
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The 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.
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North 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.
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The 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.
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With 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.
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The World Council of the International Melges 24 Class Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on November 17, highlighted the class’s growth, achievements, and plans.
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The 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.
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The International Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA), in conjunction with the U.S. and Canadian Melges 24 Class Associations, proudly presents the 2025 North American Sailing Series schedule.
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As the one and only competing U.S. boat at the 2024 Melges 24 European Championship, Cuyler Morris from Aspen, CO at the helm of Dark Horse, USA-870 will be racing the latest and greatest Melges 24 to roll off the Melges Performance Sailboats production line.
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Eight events of ten 2024 North American Sailing Series are complete, with a change up in leadership. Santa Barbara, California’s Geoff Fargo racing Sentinel is now atop the ranking, which includes 96 teams, all thanks to third place finish at the World Championship.
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The 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.
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A 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.
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Congratulations to the Open and Corinthian Champions at the Pacific Coast Championship (PCC), hosted by the Richmond Yacht Club on August 3-4. The PCC served as the official Pre-Worlds event, allowing teams to experience the conditions on San Francisco Bay ahead of the 2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship, which begins in less than two weeks.
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Get ready for a dynamic display of sailing prowess as top Melges 24 teams converge in San Francisco for the Pacific Coast Championship (PCC) on August 3-4. The PCC is a distinct opportunity for each team to fine-tune their strategies, crew, and boats in an exciting prelude to the highly anticipated 2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship.
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With only a couple of days until the start of the 2024 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Santa Barbara, CA, a solid 20 teams are in full preparation mode for three days of incredible sportboat racing. Only a handful of teams will compete in the Open Division of the championship, while the remaining entries will vie for dominance in the all-amateur division.
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Melges Performance Sailboats is proud to announce the all-new Melges Watersports Center, the country’s newest sailing development and training venue located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast.
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If you are racing in more than one event on the West Coast this year, you’ll need some storage options between the U.S. Nationals (July 12-14), the Pacific Coast Championship (August 3-4) and the World Championship (August 17-24).
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Hosted by the Muskegon Yacht Club and home to the start of the 2024 Quantum Great Lakes Cup Series, the 2024 Spring Championship happens on May 18-19. Online registration is officially open!
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Hosted 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!
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2023 has been a remarkable year for the Melges 24, and the U.S. Class is grateful for all those that raced with us and celebrated our 30th anniversary. It has been filled with tons of memories, milestones packed solid with great victories and accomplishments for owners across the land. Congratulations to 2023 U.S. Melges 24 National Ranking Champion Dan Berezin racing Surprise!
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