It’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 MoreGloria Melges, 93, a beloved member of the sailing community and an esteemed race committee officer, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024.
Read MoreGreat news for all 2024 Worlds sailors & fans! The online apparel store is now open to place custom team gear orders. All orders placed by Sunday July 28th will be shipped for free directly to the regatta for onsite pickup.
Read MoreWith only a couple of days until the start of the 2024 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Santa Barbara, CA, a solid 20 teams are in full preparation mode for three days of incredible sportboat racing. Only a handful of teams will compete in the Open Division of the championship, while the remaining entries will vie for dominance in the all-amateur division.
Read MoreThis WhatsApp group is dedicated to all participants, organizers, and enthusiasts of the Melges 24 Worlds on San Francisco Bay. Here, you will find announcements, event updates, and essential information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Read MoreWith each passing day, the U.S. Melges 24 Class gets more and more excited for the start of the 2024 National Championship on July 12-14 in the picturesque city of Santa Barbara, California. After months of meticulous planning, the Santa Barbara Yacht Club (SBYC) is ready to host this highly anticipated event, which marks the beginning of the 2024 West Coast racing series.
Read MoreMelges Performance Sailboats is proud to announce the all-new Melges Watersports Center, the country’s newest sailing development and training venue located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast.
Read MoreThe Sarnia Cup, a two-day regatta held on June 22-23 at the Sarnia Yacht Club in Point Edward, Ontario, Canada, was the second event in the four-part Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series. Seven races were completed.
Read MoreDiversified, a global leader in innovative technology solutions, is thrilled to announce its title sponsorship of the prestigious 2024 Melges 24 World Championship to be held at The San Francisco Yacht Club on August 20 - 24.
Read MoreIn 2017, the Melges 24 Class made a major change to move to permanent bow numbers, therefore they are required for competition in Santa Barbara.
Read MoreCalling all Melges 24 teams competing at the 2024 U.S. Nationals! Is your team a perfect fit for the all-amateur Corinthian Division? Here is what you need to do to make sure your team is confirmed.
Read MoreThis is the first of several communications you will receive over the next few days to help you and your team prepare for competition in Santa Barbara. While many of these items may already be familiar to you, please read over these general housekeeping points carefully.
Read MoreThe Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Detroit concluded this past weekend with yet another notable performance in the Melges 24 division. Bruce Ayres and his team: George Peet, Ted Hackney, Tommy Dietrich and Pearl Latanza on Monsoon emerged as the overall winners, while Canada's Dan Berezin, sailing Surprise, won the Corinthian division.
Read MoreIf you are racing in more than one event on the West Coast this year, you’ll need some storage options between the U.S. Nationals (July 12-14), the Pacific Coast Championship (August 3-4) and the World Championship (August 17-24).
Read MoreJust a reminder that this Saturday, 1 June is the final day for standard registration for the 2024 Worlds on San Francisco Bay. With 30 teams already committed, this regatta is a must attend world championship! Register now with this link and save $400 before the Late Registration window opens.
Read MoreLook out, California—here come the Melges 24s! With the Midwest One-Design Spring Championship now complete, all eyes and teams turn to the West Coast for three incredible Melges 24 regattas. First up is the U.S. National Championship, hosted by the Santa Barbara Yacht Club (SBYC) on July 12-14.
Read MoreTitle sponsor Quantum Sails and the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association are ready to usher in the 2024 Great Lakes Cup series for a fourth exciting year. This exclusive, 4-part Melges 24 regatta series is tailor-made for the iconic sportboat. It kicks off this weekend (May 18-19) in Muskegon, Michigan and continues over the next five months in various locations throughout the Midwest promising a multi adrenaline-pumping showcase of Melges 24 racing.
Read MoreThe Melges 24 North American Sailing Series is almost to the half-way mark in 2024. With four exhilarating events completed, the current frontrunner, Jaime Torres, commands the leaderboard racing the formidable Smile and Wave, just slightly ahead of Midwinter Champion Steve Boho on The 300 (second), and Bacardi Winter Series Champion Bora Gulari on Kingspoke (third).
Read MoreAnthony Kotoun, although a new Melges 24 owner and recently crowned 2024 Charleston Race Week Champion, he is by no means a stranger to the Class. After acquiring boat number 619, Anthony assembled a semi-experienced crew that had never sailed together. Then, he chose one of the toughest and most challenging venues in all of sailing and proceeded to put the Stepping Razor team to the test.
Read MoreThe picturesque backdrop of Charleston, South Carolina, played host to the spectacle of Charleston Race Week 2024, where the salty breeze and the thrill of competition filled the air. The 180 boats in sixteen classes were vying for victory. A newcomer in the Melges 24 class emerged triumphant, etching his name into the annals of CRW history.
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