Overnight leaders ‘Bombarda’ have again been relentless in their teamwork and pace, scoring another two race wins today to control the leaderboard. Michael Goldfarb’s ‘WarCanoe’ nipped past them in race 5 and edged into the top three by the end of the day, on tiebreak over Bruce Ayres’ ‘Monsoon’ in fourth.
Read MoreAndrea Pozzi’s Italian crew on ‘Bombarda’ won the race 1 start and accelerated away to set the pace around the track with virtually no look-back. Second to Bruce Ayres’ team on ‘Monsoon’ and third to Michael Goldfarb’s ‘WarCanoe’.
Read MoreThe 2023 Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup series of events have been finalized and for this very special anniversary year — (1) Muskegon, (2) Traverse City, (3) Toronto, Canada and (4) Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Read MoreOfficially designated as the Melges 24 Midwinters, the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 17-19 will deliver a good time, on- and off-the-water. Check out some of these kick-off events that usher in the racing season in the U.S.A. - in particular the 2023 National Ranking Series — St. Pete’s is number 1 on the schedule!
Read MoreIn celebration of the Melges 24’s 30th Anniversary, the U.S. Melges 24 Class developed a M24@30 logo to mark the milestone. It symbolizes a modern stance on sportboat racing, and represents this iconic boat and all the people, past and present, that have made it the ultimate ‘it’ boat. Come sail with us in 2023 as we commemorate the year-long occasion, but we also want you to help share the story.
Read MoreCongratulations to U.S. Melges 24 Class Member and International Class Chairwoman Laura Grondin on being named a finalist for 2022 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year.
Read MoreOnline registration is officially open for 2023 National Ranking Series Event No. 2, the Southeast Inland Championship taking place on March 25-26, hosted by the Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Georgia, just north of Atlanta. Teams are already signed-up, so be on that starting line by registering today!
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is proud to present its National Ranking Series schedule for 2023. The eleven-part Series includes events all across America and Canada featuring a wide variety of racing opportunities, from multi-class events to dedicated Melges 24 regattas. Come sail with us in 2023 as we celebrate 30 years of racing the Melges 24!
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, 2023. After this date the Full Owner Membership fee reverts back to its regular $275 rate.
Read MoreDuring 2022, the USMCA conducted an online survey to accumulated data on racing, and related participation, from anyone interested in replying regardless of current paid class membership. The sharing of this data back to Melges 24 enthusiasts was a stated goal of the survey, along with helping direct the efforts of the USMCA leadership in the coming years.
Read MoreFrom our Melges 24 family to yours, the U.S. Melges 24 Class wishes everyone a safe and Merry Christmas. Wishing you all the best in the new year… Happy New Year!
Read MoreHe’s our last Melges 24 regatta winner of 2022, and our first of 2023… congratulations are in full order for Drew Freides racing Pacific Yankee, with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1 champion crew members Nic Asher, Charlie Smythe, Alec Anderson and Mark Ivey. Freides came into the Melges 24 Class just a little over a year ago and has clocked several top-ten finishes, but this event marks his first big regatta win.
Read MoreThe two-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 for the thirty-eight boat J/70 and Melges 24 fleets opened today, Saturday, December 17, on Biscayne Bay, Miami, in a light and shifty breeze. After three races, the day wrapped up with a top-three tiebreak in the Melges 24 between Drew Freides on ‘Pacific Yankee’, Chris Larson on ‘Raza Mixta’ and Laura Grondin on ‘Dark Energy’,
Read MoreThe 2022/2023 Bacardi Regatta Series opens this weekend, December 17th-18th, with the Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 featuring racing for the Melges 24. Hosted at Shake-A-Leg-Miami, three races are scheduled per day, for a total of six races. Post-race Bacardi will host its renowned cocktail parties to ensure the spirit of fun and friendship continues long after the racing.
Read MoreOnly two weeks remain for Melges 24 teams to take advantage of early registration to the 2023 Bacardi Winter Series event happening on January 27-29. Twelve teams are signed up and ready to race. Be there!
Read MoreReigning Melges 24 World Champion Peter Duncan racing Raza Mixta has won the overall 2022 U.S. National Ranking Series. Long-time Melges 24 owner Steve Suddath’s 3 ½ Men captured the Corinthian Ranking Series title
Read MoreDon’t miss out – Register to race in St. Petersburg on February 17-19th in one of the foiling and one-design classes, or on Saturday and Sunday in the Distance Race in a cruising or racing class. Visit the race website to sign up for racing, race weekend socials and visit the Helly Hansen Regatta Store. See you soon at St. Petersburg Yacht Club!
Read MoreCome sail with the U.S. Melges 24 Class on February 17-19, 2023 at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in glorious St. Petersburg, FL. Teams travel from all over the country to participate and have a great time sailing the midwinter season!
Read MoreAfter 10 races completed over three days in beautiful Pensacola, Florida, the U.S. Melges 24 Class has crowned Brian Porter, owner and helm of Full Throttle along with 'his boys' — RJ Porter, Bri Porter and Matt Woodworth as 2022 National Champions. Steve Suddath, equal the Class stalwart won the Corinthian division for a second time. Suddath helmed 3 1/2 Men with tactician Dave Chapin and crew members Steve and Shawn Burke.
Read MoreDay Two of the 2022 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship hosted by the Pensacola Yacht Club served up a wide range of conditions that lead to a slight shuffle of players in the overalls, as well as the Corinthian division.
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