The 2023 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is all set to take place on October 6-8, hosted by the Lake Geneva Yacht Club (LGYC) in Fontana, Wisconsin — the birthplace of the Melges 24. As the Melges 24 continues celebrating its 30th anniversary, the U.S. Class anticipates this will be one of the most memorable regattas in Class history. With 26 teams already committed to race, a robust fleet of 35-40 are anticipated by the close of registration.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 National Championship is just a little bit less than two months away, and there is no better time to prepare for competition than now, especially if you need bow numbers placed on your boat or need replacements.
Read MoreRegister now for the Dillon Open Regatta Aug 25th - Aug 27th, the World's Highest Regatta at 9,017 feet above sea level. We extend a warm invitation to all sailors to register your boat now so we may make up fleets and be prepared.
Read MoreIt’s that time again… The IM24CA AGM will take place later this year and in preparation, the U.S. Melges 24 Class is reaching out to its current membership for any submissions regarding the Class constitution, future events, class rules, technical issues, regatta regulations and general policies.
Read MoreThe Melges Performance Sailboats Trophy for the Melges 24 Worlds title goes back to the USA after three exciting races in wind and rain today. Croatians win the Challenge Henri Samuel Corinthian Trophy in non-professional class and take bronze overall.
Read MorePeter Karrie’s German-Italian mixed team Nefeli did a hat trick scoring two bullets and American Pacific Yankee of Drew Freides secures his lead for a Melges 24 World Champion’s title to be played for on the final day of the Melges 24 World Championship 2023 powered by Bunker One and organized by GoSail along with Fredericia Sailing Club and International Melges 24 Class Association in partnership with Danish Melges 24 Class.
Read MoreDay Three at the Melges 24 World Championship 2023 in Middelfart, Denmark offered unsteady weather, rain, cloudiness, and shifty winds challenging seriously both the crews (47 teams from 13 nations) and the Race Committee, in serious trouble while trying to set the marks.
Read MoreFor the 47 Melges 24 World Championship fleet in Middelfart, Denmark, it was a demanding second day on the water as the weather gods were delivering much less wind today compared to yesterday.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 World officially opened in Hindsgavl Castl on Monday June 26, when Melges 24 sailors from all over the world were welcomed by Johannes Lundsfryd Jensen, the Major of Middelfart Kommune; Laura Grondin, the Chair of the IM24CA; Soren Blume Svendsen, the President of the Danish Melges 24 Class and Soren Laugesen, the Event Chair of the Melges 24 Worlds and CEO of GoSail.
Read MoreThe days of registration, measurements, and inspections are underway at Middelfart Marina, Denmark for the Melges 24 World Championship 2023 to be raced from June 27 to July 1 off Middelfart on Little Belt (Danish Lillebælt). The Melges 24 World Championship 2023 are organised by GoSail in conjunction with Fredericia Sailing Club and in cooperation with the International Melges 24 Class Association(IM24CA) and the Danish Melges 24 Class Association.
Read MoreChampagne sailing – that’s how the participants were describing the Melges 24 Pre-Worlds in Middelfart, Denmark. Drew Feides and the Pacific Yankee (USA) team deserved the win with a dominant performance with 5 race wins. The fleet is now looking forward to the Melges 24 World Championship 2023 in Middelfart in two weeks!
Read MoreEight races rounded out the three day weekend in Detroit with Bruce Ayres’ Monsoon and a mixed crew from Straightarrow to take the win before heading off to Denmark to race at the World Championship that takes place on June 24 - July 1.
Read MoreEveryone loves racing at The Gorge… especially the Melges 24 where epic conditions await! Online registration is now open for the event, 2023 National Ranking Series event No. 6!
Read MoreFor the Melges 24 Class, this Bayview One Design Regatta marks the fifth National Ranking Series event of the 2023 racing season. There are a total of 11 events on the calendar, the Bayview event moves us a little closer to the mid-point of competition. Of the eleven competing teams, four teams qualify as Corinthians.
Read MoreThe Canadian Melges 24 Class Association cordially invites all Melges 24s to compete at North American Championship, hosted by the National Yacht Club in Toronto, Ontario. The event runs September 14-17, with 3 days of racing just west of the Toronto Harbour. The 2023 NAC also marks the penultimate event on the Quantum Great Lakes Cup Series.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 National Ranking Series rolled on through Muskegon this past weekend, completing the fourth of eleven events on the 2023 schedule. The event was also the opening act for the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series resulting in big wins for George Peet/Chelsea Simms racing Straightarrow and Fred Rozelle’s (Corinthian) Rustler.
Read MoreThe first event of the Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series was completed this past weekend with two major winners: George Peet & Chelsea Simms’ Straightarrow won the overalls and Fred Roselle’s Rustler took top honors in the Corinthian division.
Read MoreThe Bacardi Winter Series and Bacardi Invitational Regatta are once again returning to Miami, USA, for the 2023-2024 racing season. Registration opens on September 1, 2023.
Read MoreLast weekend, on May 19-21, the Italian Melges 24 Tour 2023 made its debut in Malcesine, a world-famous location as the venue for the main regattas involving the fastest and most performing boats: Melges24, Moth, 69F etc. Regatta in Malcesine was valid also for the ranking of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2023.
Read MoreIt is with profound sadness that the U.S. Melges 24 Class says goodbye to a legend — Buddy Melges, 1930-2023. Godspeed Buddy. We love you. We thank you. Our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences are with the Melges family.
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