Weisleder and his talented team on Lucky Dog led wire-to-wire in winning Melges 24 class, largest of the regatta with 33 boats. Veteran professional Mark Mendelblatt was aboard as tactician, while John Bowden trimmed the headsails and Collin Leon handled the bow.
Read MoreThere are several ways to stay on top of racing developments at Charleston Race Week - Via ZOOM or TracTrac. Click here to find how to register to watch while the action happens!
Read MoreFor 2021, the Melges 24 makes a grand entrance as the largest fleet in attendance. Thirty-four teams are fired-up and ready to race, just itching to get on that starting line and GO!
Read MoreLong-time Melges 24 sailor Gary Schwarting believes he had some help from above this weekend to win the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta overall title today in St. Petersburg.
Read MoreIt is with a heavy heart that the Melges 24 Class shares the passing of George Haynie.
Read MoreInfamously known as the replacement event for the 2021 World Championship, the 2021 Gold Cup Regatta takes place on April 13-15 in Charleston, SC at the conclusion of Charleston Race Week
Read MorePlenty of tense moments on the Melges 24 race track as the top three teams sought to claim the advantage out of their three-way tiebreak going into the day. The final outcome was the same top five leader board at the end of the day as the start, the only change was the order.
Read MoreA nail-biting three-way tiebreak sees 27 points apiece for the top three in the Melges 24, leaving everything to play for in tomorrow’s final three races.
Read MoreAfter the first day of racing, only 4 points separate the top three teams in the seventeen boat Melges 24 fleet, who kicked off racing at 11.20 hours with a shifty breeze and short wave chop for their windward/leeward races.
The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is proud to present its National Ranking Series calendar for 2021.
Read MoreEvery 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.
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