The three-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 opened today, Friday, January 26, on the stunning waters of Biscayne Bay, Miami. Fifty-six teams have descended on Shake-A-Leg Miami for the three-day series. As well as boasting a record sized fleet, the boat park rocks a line-up of sailing legends, with numerous Olympians and World Champions adding to the competitive mix.
Read More2024 has only just begun and already, early entry deadlines for events on the Melges 24 North American Sailing Series are approaching fast. With these major events come very special opportunities to save big on entry fees. For Melges 24 teams racing on a budget, this is key! Pay attention to these deadlines because some can save you as much as $100.
Read MoreBacardi Winter Series 2 (BWS2) marks the second of a three-event series for the Melges 24, which culminates at the Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta (BCIR) in March 2024.
Read MoreA Happy New Year and welcome to 2024 message from Laura Grondin, Chairwoman of the International Melges 24 Class Association.
Read MoreHosted by the Lake Lanier Sailing Club and home to the USM24CA Collegiate Racing Program, the 2024 Southeast Inland Championship happens on April 6-7. It is marked as the third of ten events on the North American Sailing Series. Keep it sailing this spring by racing this good time regatta!
Read More2023 has been a remarkable year for the Melges 24, and the U.S. Class is grateful for all those that raced with us and celebrated our 30th anniversary. It has been filled with tons of memories, milestones packed solid with great victories and accomplishments for owners across the land. Congratulations to 2023 U.S. Melges 24 National Ranking Champion Dan Berezin racing Surprise!
Read MoreFrom our racing family to yours, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous Happy New Year!
— U.S. Melges 24 Class Association
A riveting single race on Sunday, December 17, awarded Andrea Pozzi’s Bombarda with top honors at Bacardi’s first Winter Series event of 2024. Congratulations to Andrea and his team which included Filippo Amonti, Matteo Ivaldi, Stefano Ciampalini and Carlo Zermini.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2023 - Miami, USA - The highly anticipated opening day at Bacardi Winter Series 2023/2024, Event No. 1 was called off due to high wind and severe gale warnings. Three races are scheduled on Sunday, December 17.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2023 – Miami, USA – The opening event of the Bacardi Winter Series 2023/2024 kicks off this weekend, December 16-17, in Miami. The J/70 and Melges 24 fleets will be competing on Biscayne Bay.
Read MoreThe International Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) in conjunction with the U.S. and Canadian Melges 24 Class Associations proudly present the North American Sailing Series 2024 schedule.
Read MoreHelly Hansen’s Sailing World Regatta in St. Petersburg, Florida happening February 16-18 is designated as the 2024 Melges 24 Midwinter Championship — and marks the first stop on the North American Ranking Series! It’s a great way to kick off the sailing year with top-notch Corinthian style Melges 24 racing and free-flowing Mount Gay rum all weekend long… It’s time to register early!
Read MoreThe Class had a great Melges 24 racing event this last Saturday at Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC) with the collegiate sailors crewing on our local Melges 24 sportboats. Five racing teams competed from each of these top colleges: University of South Florida (USF), Florida Tech (FT), North Carolina State (NC State), College of Charleston (CofC) and Georgia Tech (GT).
Read MoreRegistration is officially open for Charleston Race Week 2024 at Patriots Point on April 18-21. Now is the time to sign-up as early entry fee pricing is in effect through January 31. Charleston Harbor brings out the biggest and best in one-design sportboat racing!
Read MoreIn celebration of the Melges 24’s 30th Anniversary, the U.S. Melges 24 Class is proud to present the Melges 24 as it raced its 30th U.S National Championship at the Lake Geneva Yacht Club on Geneva Lake, Wisconsin — the birthplace of the Melges 24. It's the boat that started it all!
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class in the Southeast District is ready to welcome seven 7 SAISA Colleges to the Lake Lanier Sailing Club just north of Atlanta, GA on Lake Lanier. These teams are ready to race!
Read MoreGreat. Affordable. Fast and Fun Melges 24 racing— that is the Bushwhacker Cup hosted by the Pensacola Yacht Club in Pensacola, Florida! The early entry fee has been extended…
Read MoreIt's time to REGISTER for the upcoming Bacardi sailing events. If you haven't registered yet, now is the perfect time. Take advantage of the early discounted registration fee.
Read MoreThe U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is now accepting nominations for electing Executive Committee members for the 2024-2026 term. The nomination period is officially open and will close on Monday, October 30 at midnight EDT.
Read MoreAttention Melges 24 sailors and those of you who are revving up to race at Bacardi! It's time to plan your stay in Miami for the upcoming Bacardi sailing events. The Bacardi organizers have secured special discounted room rates at three premier hotels.
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