Melges 24 European Championships
The International Melges 24 Continental Championship is held on any continent in which there are active fleets and Melges 24 National Class associations. To qualify as a Continental Championship, a minimum of two, member National Class associations must participate. The Organizing Authority for a Continental Championship shall be the IM24CA in conjunction with the Host Club/Organization and the respective National Melges 24 Class Association. The Championship shall be held in any year in which the World Championships are on another continent.
Trophies: The International Melges 24 European Championship is raced for the the Giorgio Zuccoli Trophy and the Menno Meyer Corinthian European Trophy.
See the champions of the Melges 24 European Championships at the Hall of Fame
2026 Melges 24 European Championship
August 28 - September 4, 2026
Tønsberg Seilforening, Tønsberg, Norway
The presentation to host the event
2024 Melges 24 European Championship
September 27 - October 4, 2024
Sailing Club Split, Split, Croatia
Boats: 41 | Countries: 11
Summary | Results
The bid to host the event | Read more
Event website / Event on IM24CA website
Photos © Mauro Melandri / Zerogradinord & regate.com.hr
Videos & interviews
Champions: Ante Cesic & Ante Botica
2022 Melges 24 European Championship
October 22-29, 2022
Genova, Yacht Club Italiano, Italy
Boats: 36 | Countries: 13
Summary | Results
Event website / Event website at YCI website
Photos © Mauro Melandri / Zerogradinord & YCI
Videos © Gianmaria Proserpio/YCI & Zerogradinord
Champions: Michele Paoletti & Ante Botica
2021 Melges 24 European Championship
September 4-11, 2021
Portoroz, YC Marina Portoroz, Slovenia
Boats: 40 | Countries: 14
Summary | Results
Event website | Event host website
Photos © Mauro Melandri / Zerogradinord
Videos & Interviews by Zerogradinord
Champions: Andrea Racchelli & Tõnu Tõniste
2020 Melges 24 European Championship - POSTPONED TO 2021 September 4-11
September 5-12, 2020
Portoroz, Slovenia
More information
POSTPONED due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2018 Melges 24 European Championship
August 3 - 10, 2018
Riva del Garda, Italy
Boats: 72 | Countries: 19
Summary
Results - Overall | Corinthian
More information under History (down) and at
melges24europeans.com
Photos © Pierrick Contin
Videos & Interviews by Zerogradinord
Champions: Carlo Fracassoli & Niccolo Bertola
2016 Marinepool Melges 24 European Championship
September 2 - 9, 2016
Hyères, France
Boats: 57 | Countries: 16
Press Releases 1 | 2
Results - Overall | Corinthian
Event website
Photos © Pierrick Contin
Videos & Interviews by Zerogradinord
Champions: Christopher Rast & Geoff Carveth
2014 MKB Bank Melges 24 European Championship
May 2 - 9, 2014
Balatonfüred, Hungary
Boats: 62 | Countries: 18
Summary
Results - Overall | Corinthian | Crew List
Photos © Pierrick Contin
Videos & by Zerogradinord
Champions: Matteo Ivaldi & Tõnu Tõniste
2013 Magic Marine Melges 24 European Championship
August 15 - 22, 2013
Medemblik, the Netherlands
Boats: 70 | Countries: 18
Summary
Photos © Pierrick Contin
Videos & by Zerogradinord
Results - Overall | Corinthian | Crew List
Champions: Flavio Favini & Ronald Veraar
2011 Böklunder Melges 24 European Championship
July 22 - 28, 2011
Aarhus, Denmark
Boats: 81 | Countries: 18
Summary
Photos © Pierrick Contin
Videos & Interviews by IM24CA
Champions: Carlo Fracassoli & Tõnu Tõniste
2009 Melges 24 European Championship
August 21 - 28, 2009
Hyeres, France
Boats: 86 | Countries: 15
Preview | Final Round-Up | Summary | Results
Photos © Pierrick Contin
Videos & Interviews by IM24CA
Champions: Lorenzo Bressani & Sivert Denneche
2007 Melges 24 European Championship
August 17 - 23, 2007
Neustadt, Germany
Boats: 74 | Countries: 14
Summary | Read more | Results
Photos by Fiona Brown & Daniel Foster/Rolex
Champions: Flavio Favini & Tõnu Tõniste
2005 Ocean BMW Melges 24 European Championship
September 19 - 23, 2005
Torquay, England
Boats: 50 | Countries: 10
Summary | Yachts & Yachting
Photos by Richard Langdon
Champions: Gabrio Zandona & Alba Batzill
2003 Jacob's Creek Melges 24 European Championship
August 2 - 8, 2003
Helsinki, Finland
Boats: 56 | Countries:
Summary
Photos by © Pierrick Contin
Champions: Luca Santella & Kenneth Thelen
2001 Melges 24 European Championship
August 30 - September 7, 2001
Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy
Boats: 94 | Countries: 12
Preview | Summary | Yachts&Yachting | Results
Champions: Cedric Pouligny & Thierry Berger
1999 Melges 24 European Championship
Arundel, Norway
Boats: | Countries:
Summary
Champions: Christian Roman & Keith Musto
1997 Melges 24 European Championship
Punta Ala, Italy
Boats: | Countries:
Summary
Champion: John Merricks
1996 Melges 24 European Championship
Barcelona, Spain
Boats: | Countries:
Summary
Champion: Giorgio Zuccoli
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Melges 24 Title Events 2026 Confirmed by IM24CA World Council |
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International Melges 24 Class Association Postpones the Championship Schedule |
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Melges 24 European Sailing Series, talking about the 2020 edition |
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| 2018 Melges 24 European Championship - What a Championship for Maidollis, Crowned 2018 Melges 24 European Champion The Italian Crew of Taki 4 Wins the Corinthian Title |
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| ‘Blu Moon’ retains Melges 24 European title and ‘Lenny’ wins in Corinthian division |
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Magic Marine Melges 24 European Championship 2013 - And the winners are Blu Moon and Team Kesbeke / Sika |
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2011 Böklunder Melges 24 European Championship - Fracassoli Crowned European Champion - Toniste Wins Corinthian Division |
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2009 Melges 24 European Championship - Final Round Up Report |
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Flavio Favini and Blu Moon Team Win Europeans - Tonu Toniste Corinthian Champion |
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JOE FLY RETAINS EUROPEAN TITLE & NO WOMAN NO CRY WINS CORINTHIAN TROPHY |
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| TEAM JOE FLY SECURE VICTORY IN HELSINKI |
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| SEAN THE LUCKY SHEEP BRINGS CEDRIC POULIGNY SUCCESS IN TORBOLE |
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- | 2022 Melges 24 European Championship | Genova, ITA | Results |
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- | Melges 24 European Championship 2021 | Portoroz, SLO | Results |
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- | Melges 24 European Championship 2020 - POSTPONED TO 2021 September 4-11 | Portoroz, SLO |
The hosting country and venue for the 2018 Melges 24 European Championship was voted at the 2015 Annual General Meeting of the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) on November 21, 2015. Riva del Garda got the rights to host the Europeans 2018 with 40 votes out of 73.
The Melges 24 European Championship 2018 was organised by Fraglia Vela Riva in co-operation with Italian Melges 24 Class Association and the International Melges 24 Class Association.
Event dates: Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th August: Measurement and Registration
Sunday 5th August: Practice race and the Opening Ceremony
Monday 6th to Friday 10th August: 2018 Melges 24 European Championship
Notice of Race | Register | Entry List | Full results after 10 races and protests | Corinthian division results
Press Releases:
- July 28 - The Final Countdown to 2018 Melges 24 European Championship Starts Now
- August 6 - Melges 24 European Championship 2018 - Maidollis Sets The Pace of The First Day in Riva del Garda
- August 7 - Melges 24 European Championship 2018 - Montura Is Only Second to Maidollis in the Second Day in Riva del Garda
- August 8 - Melges 24 European Championship 2018 - Maidollis Is Unstoppable But Caipirinha Jr Goes Fast Forward
- August 9 - Melges 24 European Championship 2018 - A North-Western Storm Stops the Game in Riva del Garda
- August 10 - Melges 24 European Championship 2018 - What a Championship for Maidollis, Crowned 2018 Melges 24 European Champion; The Italian Crew of Taki 4 Wins the Corinthian Title
To rewind the wonderful time in Riva, please visit
For photos of Pierrick Contin : https://www.flickr.com/photos/melges24/albums & http://pierrickcontin.com
For videos and interviews by Zerogradinord: https://youtu.be/GtbuDqtJ90E
For great interviews with the teams by Gabby Quinton visit Event in Facebook
For all press releases: http://melges24.com/news
Event website on FVR site: http://www.fragliavelariva.it/en/regatta/2449/view
NOTICE #1 - Amendment to the NoR - posted on July 26 @ 12:00
NOTICE #2 - The list of boats for Full Inspection - posted on July 31 @ 11:00 CET
Measurement Process - posted on July 31 @ 11:00 CET
Measurement Schedule for full inspection - posted on August 2 @ 15:15
Sailing Instructions - posted August 4 @ 12:50
Notice #3 - Race Officials – posted on August 4 @ 14:00
Notice #4 - RRS 90.1 (Race Committee) – posted on August 4 @ 14:00
Notice #5 - Docking - posted on August 4 @ 15:00
Notice #6 - Crew Reweigh
Notice #7 - Protest Time Limit on August 6
Kwindoo tracking instructions
Final List of Corinthian Entries - as of August 6 @ 18:11
Event in Facebook | Event in Fraglia Vela Riva website
Event website www.melges24europeans.com
Contact:
REGATTA COORDINATOR
Alberto Bertamini
Email: info@fragliavelariva.it
INTERNATIONAL JURY CHAIRMAN
Lorenz Walch
Email: lorenz.walch@t-online.de
IM24CA Championship Coordinator Europe
Benedek Fluck
Email: benedek.fluck@gmail.com
Italian Melges24 Class Associaton Secretary Office
Luca Babini
Email: segreteria@melges24.it
Tel: +39 329 7193519
International Melges 24 Class Association
Administrator & Media Coordinator
Piret Salmistu
e-mail: piret@melges24.com
phone: +372 50 77217
