The Melges 24 is Still the One as Melges Celebrates 75-Years

Andy Burdick, President of Melges Performance Sailboats recently conducted an interview with David Schmidt at Sail-World that speaks about how “the Melges 24 — is the one boat that jumps out.”

Mark Your Calendars, Melges 24 Webinar – Starting Strategies on April 20

On April 20 at 9 pm CET (Central Europe Time) / 3 pm EST (Eastern Time US) International Melges 24 Class Association together with Zerogradinord will host an online talk show focused on the Starting Strategies – Starboard Tack, Port Tack, Starting Strategies – via Melges 24 Facebook page.

Sperry Charleston Race Week 2020 Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

After much thoughtful consideration and deliberation, event director Randy Draftz has announced that Sperry Charleston Race Week 2020 has been cancelled.

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Cancellation of the 2020 Melges 24 World Championship

In light of the current global situation and feedback from local officials, the Executive Committee of the IM24CA along with Randy Draftz, our event organizer; and in consultation with Megan Ratliff, Chair of the US Melges 24 Class, reached the difficult decision to cancel the World Championship scheduled for the beginning of May.

2020 U.S. Melges 24 National Ranking Series Kicks Off in Miami

The Bacardi Cup marked the last event on the 2019/2020 Winter Series for the fleet, but it also marked the beginning of the 2020 National Ranking Series.

Gulari/Frederik Dyvi Take Home Big Bacardi Wins, Winter Series Comes to a Close

With the conclusion of the third and final event of the 2019/2020 Melges 24 Bacardi Winter Series, Gulari has also gone on to win the overall Champion title by a substantial margin, ahead of 2019 U.S. National Champion Michael Goldfarb’s Warcanoe in second.

2020 Southeast Inland Championship, Notice of Race Available

The Southeast Inland Championship is one of the most fun, relaxed yet super competitive regattas in the Southeast district. The Notice of Race (NOR) is now available.

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Unique Blend of Racing and Socials Welcomes Fleet to Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational

United by an equal passion, more than 500 sailors from around the world will race in Biscayne Bay, Miami, at the 93rd Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta from March 1-7, 2020.

Melges 24 Southbound - 2020 Worlds Early Entry Ends March 1

With the 2020 Melges 24 racing season well-under way in North America, the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) in conjunction with U.S. Melges 24 Championship Events, Inc. and Regatta Management, are in full-on preparation mode for the upcoming World Championship taking place on May 1-9.

U.S. Melges 24 Class Announces 2020 National Ranking Series Event Schedule

The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is proud to announce the long-awaited and much-anticipated National Ranking Series calendar for 2020.

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Duncan Dominates Melges 24 Class at 2020 Helly Hansen St Pete's NOOD

Duncan’s team was the only one of the regatta’s 193 competitors to finish the series with a perfect scoreline, winning all seven races.

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Melges 24s Top Sperry Charleston Race Week Attendance Ahead of 2020 Worlds, Early Entry Deadline is March 1st

With only three months to go until the start of the 2020 World Championship (1-9 May) in Charleston, South Carolina, Melges 24 teams all over the world are steadily signing up to compete.

Light Breezes Give Gulari First Melges 24 Win of 2020

After a big blow in the Bacardi Winter Series Event No. One in December, light air skills were tested at Event No. 2 this past weekend in Miami.

Classy Race Track Line-Up at Event Two of Bacardi Invitational Winter Series in Miami, 23-26 January 2020

Event 2 of the Bacardi Invitational Winter Series will unfold on the waters of Biscayne Bay, Miami, from 23-26 January 2020 as many of the world’s top Melges 24 resume their battle for supremacy.

Bacardi with a Splash of Melges 24 Racing, Early Entry is February 1

The 2020 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta takes place in Miami on March 5-7 for the Melges 24s. Early Entry ends on February 1 - so now is the time to register and get ready to race.

Warcanoe on the Warpath — Full Spectrum at Bacardi Winter Series

Congratulations to reigning Melges 24 U.S. National Champion Michael Goldfarb on Warcanoe. He captured the first win of the 2019-2020 Melges 24 Bacardi Winter Series!

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Welch/Ratliff Win 2019 U.S. Melges 24 National Ranking Series Titles, Exciting 2020 Racing Schedule on the Horizon

As the Class looks forward to a red hot 2020, it is super thrilled to congratulate Kevin Welch with Jeff Madrigali at the helm of MiKEY as the very first USM24CA National Ranking Champions (Open), and Megan Ratliff’s Decorum team are the big Corinthian victors.

Melges 24s Boast Strong Line-Up for Opening Bacardi Invitational Winter Series Event

After a successful debut, the second edition of the Bacardi Winter Series features two events in Miami for the Melges 24 and J/70 fleets with over forty teams set for the opening battle this weekend, 14-15 December 2019.

Melges 24 European Sailing Series - Talking About the 2020 Edition

As it always happens at the end of the sailing seasons, the winter period represents the best time to give shape to the events that will become new chapters of the great book of sailing.

When Parties and Racing Compete

As published by Scuttlebutt: The Melges 24 was groundbreaking when it hit the water in 1993, and now remains timeless as a sportboat that’s fun, easy to rig, sail, and tow.

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