The 2026 Bacardi Winter Series kicks off January 23–25 on Biscayne Bay, bringing 28 Melges 24 teams to Miami as the Melges 24 North American Championship officially gets underway.
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Online registration is now officially open for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, set for September 19-26, 2026, as the global Melges 24 fleet prepares to converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan. Hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club (LTYC), the International Melges 24 Class’s premier event is now accepting entries, with the Notice of Race published and available on the official event website.
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Online 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.
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The 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.
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Registration is now open for the 2026 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Grand Traverse Yacht Club on August 14–16 in Traverse City, Michigan. A key event in the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup series, the Nationals serve as an important lead-up to the pre-Worlds and the 2026 World Championship. Everyone is invited to race in what promises to be an outstanding regatta both on and off the water.
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The US Melges 24 Class congratulates Dark Energy Melges 24 owner-driver Laura Grondin and tactician Taylor Canfield on being named finalists for the 2025 Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman of the Year Awards. Confirmed by US Sailing on January 12, this prestigious recognition highlights two highly respected Melges 24 Class members whose continued excellence, leadership, and performance exemplify the highest standards of American sailing.
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Registered World Championship competitors can take advantage of exclusive lodging discounts at select regional properties. Save 10% on accommodations from June through September 2026 and secure housing early while availability remains strong.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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San Francisco Bay rewarded the Melges 24 fleet with an outstanding weekend of racing on December 13–14, as conditions far exceeded the early forecasts. What was expected to be a light-air regatta instead evolved into two days of ideal Bay sailing, with pressure steadily building into the upper range and boats flirting with planing conditions.
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The 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.
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Online 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.
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The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) in coordination with the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA), and the Canadian Melges 24 Class Association (CM24CA) are pleased to unveil the initial lineup for the 2026 North American Sailing Series (NASS) schedule of racing events.
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The 2026 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship is set for August 14–16 in Traverse City. While full regatta details are forthcoming, participating teams need to act on securing dockage right now.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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With 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.
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The 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.
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Storage 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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The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is now accepting nominations for electing Executive Committee members for the 2026-2028 term. The nomination period is officially open and will close on Friday, October 31 at midnight EDT.
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