The final day at of the 2017 US Melges 24 National Championship hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club (ChYC) commenced as originally forecasted — light to almost no breeze.
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This weekend, for the third time in Class history, the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is excited to bring back its highly-coveted National Championship to Charleston, S.C., graciously hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club (ChYC) on April 7-9.
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This weekend, for the third time in Class history, the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is excited to bring back its highly-coveted National Championship to Charleston, S.C., graciously hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club (ChYC) on April 7-9. This time however, it also collectively serves as Act 2 of the Quantum World Winter Series, and is Stage 1 of the 2017 NorAm Tour.
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Bacardi Miami Sailing Week delivered nine amazing races in 2017, and at the top — 2017 Melges 24 Bacardi Champion Kevin Welch on Mikey with crew members Jason Rhodes, Ian Sloan, Serena Vilage and Ross McDonald.
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In a heated three day battle at the first event of Sailing World Magazine’s NOOD Regatta Circuit, Kevin Welch’s Mikey took top honors in St. Petersburg over the past weekend.
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The early entry deadline for the St. Petersburg NOOD has been extended until Monday, February 6, 2017. Originally set for earlier in the week, the deadline now gives Melges 24s the opportunity to get signed up to race without the hassle of late fees.
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Heads up Melges 24s! The early entry deadline for Bacardi is this Sunday, February 5. This event is always a lot fun, and with a few Melges 24s already signed up to race — poised to shake off the dust, ramp up the speed and prepare for Nationals in Charleston — now is the time to register and pay the entry fee to take advantage of the early bird sign-up discount.
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The 2017 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship takes place in Charleston, SC on April 7-9, followed by Sperry Charleston Race Week on April 20-23.
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Melges 24 racers asked for it and here it is - an awesome Melges 24 U.S. National Championship just in advance of Sperry Charleston Race Week.
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Bacardi Miami Sailing Week 2017 is taking shape fast and guarantees an awesome opportunity to whip the team back into tip-top shape for the forthcoming U.S. National Championship on April 7-9 in Charleston, SC!
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The journey to Key West every year for Key West Race Week is one of high anticipation — great racing, warm temps and salty breezes make the pilgrimage to the southernmost point one to look forward to all year long.
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The next best thing to the amazing racing experienced at the Worlds earlier this month is Miami in March — big breeze, flat water and enough runway to light up a downwind leg like a Christmas Tree!
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November 24th, 2016 - Miami, FL, U.S. - Melges 24 driven enthusiasm and passion to this boat will bring a great fleet of Melges 24 sailors to sail in one of the most desired sailing venues in US - Miami - for the title of the 2016 Melges 24 World Championship.
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Will this be the year Bora Gulari takes the title? The Melges 24 stalwart is a two time Moth World Champion (2009, 2013) and 2009 Rolex Yachtsman of the year.
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The 2016 Melges 24 World Championship, starting in Miami next Saturday November 26th, is forecasted to be the biggest one with the highest number of participants ever hosted in North America and also one of the biggest in Melges 24 class history.
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In the dark of winter, a crazy idea was hatched: six kids, one boat, and a world championship.
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From the organizers: "What a weekend! More breeze than any edition of Charleston Race Week in recent memory. Great sunshine.
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Certain boats seem to thrive in Charleston’s breezy, tide-wrought conditions, and Sperry Charleston Race Week 2016 provided the perfect weather.
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Friday’s wintery conditions were barely a memory after today’s picture-perfect Day 2 at Sperry Charleston Race Week, with 15-20 knots of wind inshore and over 20 outside the jetties. The conditions allowed for racing across all the courses at the spring’s premier event despite seas that ranged from ‘bumpy’ to ‘scary’ according to crews returning from the offshore race course.
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Downtown Charleston residents were treated to the sight of a harbor full of colorful sails on Thursday as a postcard-perfect day ushered in yet another year of Sperry Charleston Race Week.
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