Every year the Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta attract a dazzling mix of professional rock star racers and super-talented Corinthian teams from around the globe. They are drawn to the stunning location, world class racing and fantastic hospitality, which guarantee an atmosphere perfectly epitomizing the spirit of sailing.
Read MoreOn the fence about Charleston Race Week or the Melges 24 Gold Cup? Are you attending and want to know what to expect and how to stay safe? Join Charleston Race Week and Quantum Sails Monday, March 8 at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT for a webinar with Regatta Organizer Randy Draftz and Quantum Pro Scott Nixon to get the lowdown and ask your questions.
Read MoreThe Organizing Committee announces the cancellation of the 2021 Melges 24 World Championship, that was expected to be held in Charleston, SC, USA on April 9-17. With the increased restrictions being put in place to manage the further spread of COVID-19, cancellation is the only possible outcome at this time.
Read MoreEarlier this month, the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) confidently announced it would move forward with conducting the 2021 World Championship on April 9-17 in Charleston, S.C., immediately following Charleston Race Week. My how time flies. As hard as it may be to believe, it has been a full year since the originally scheduled event was officially postponed due to the progressing COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe first early entry deadline for the 2021 Melges 24 World Championship is fast approaching, Sunday, February 28 — register now!
Read MoreThe International Melges 24 Class is pleased to confirm that we will proceed with the 2021 World Championship, in April as scheduled in Charleston, SC. Registration is open - please register!
Read MoreWhidbey Island Race Week LLC, the organizing authority of Whidbey Island Race Week and Point Roberts Race Week announces a new venue beginning in 2021: Anacortes, Washington. The dates are June 21-25, 2021 and the event will take place from the Port of Anacortes Cap Sante Marina.
Read MoreThe second event of the 2021 Bacardi Winter Series took place on January 22-24 with eleven Melges 24 teams craving a whole lot of competition and some warm Miami sunshine.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class is currently seeking any used boats that are available for charter or for sale, for the forthcoming 2021 Melges 24 World Championship and beyond.
Read MoreDue to COVID-19, Bacardi has announced an entry limit of 25 boats in the Melges 24 fleet, so please get your entry in early. Eligible boats may enter by completing the required form at www.yachtscoring.com and paying the required fees by 7 February 2021.
Read MoreRegistration is now live for the 25th Anniversary Sperry Charleston Race Week event to be held April 8-11, 2021. After a lot of thought, research, and meetings with appropriate officials, organizers are confident that they can host this event safely and still deliver the professional, competitive, and fun event that Race Week is known for.
Read MoreFor a limited time, the USM24CA is running its annual Full Membership discount program starting right now. This limited time offer expires on Sunday, February 28, 2021.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 Class in the U.S. is thrilled to see fourteen teams signed up and ready to go for the first Bacardi Winter Series event scheduled to take place this weekend in Miami, FL This event kicks off the three-part Bacardi Winter Series.
Read MoreCongratulations to John Brown (Open) at the helm of Blind Squirrel, and helmsman Roger Counihan (Corinthian) sailing Jaws as they are the 2020 U.S. Melges 24 National Ranking Champions.
Read MoreThe World Council of the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA), which consists of the National Class Association chairs and the IM24CA Executive Committee, held its Annual General Meeting virtually on Saturday November 7.
Read MoreTo all the Melges 24 sailors planning on sailing the Bacardi Series events, here is some useful information:
Read MoreThe 2020 Melges 24 Charleston Open happens this weekend with twelve teams currently registered. Taking place on October 23-25 in Charleston, S.C. on the same playing field that the 2021 World Championship will be fiercely contested, its main purpose is to get teams back out on the water in a safe, socially-distanced and fun manner.
Read MoreZane Yoder, Gulf Coast District Governor and Southeast District Governor, Tony Stanley for the USM24CA worked quickly and have confirmed that instead, the Mobile Yacht Club in Mobile, AL will host the event as an alternate venue.
Read MoreThe time has come to nominate and elect U.S. Melges 24 District Governors for the 2021-2023 term. This is a perfect opportunity to serve the Class above and beyond just racing at events.
Read MoreCongratulations to Bora Gulari at the helm of New England Ropes (USA-820) as he is the 2020 Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Champion.
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