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To the Melges 24 Family around the world, As we close the sails on an incredible 2024, we extend our deepest gratitude to every member of the Melges 24 community for your passion, dedication, and camaraderie. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and healthy holiday season.
Tampa, FL —The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is thrilled to introduce the inaugural 2025 Southeast Racing Series (M24SERS), offering a new and exciting racing opportunity for all Melges 24 teams. The nine-event Series which spans iconic sailing venues such as Tampa, St.
17 November 2024 -TheWorld Council of the International Melges 24 Class Association heldits Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on November 17,highlighted the class’s growth, achievements, and plans.
15 December, 2024 - Miami, USA -The highly anticipated Bacardi Winter Series Event 1, held December 14-15 on Biscayne Bay, Miami, faced tough conditions as strong winds impacted the racing schedule for the 46 participating teams.
12 December 2024—IM24CA -An iconic image comes to mind for any Melges 24 enthusiast: four crew members hiking out while the helmsman, alone in the cockpit, steers with the rudder in one hand and the mainsheet in the other.
Miami, USA - December 14-15, 2024The opening event of the Bacardi Winter Series 2024/2025kicks off this weekend, December 14-15, in Miami, featuringthe Melges 24 and J/70 fleets.
2 December 2024 -The 2024 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS) was not just about racing—it was a season filled with exceptional talent, fierce competition, world-class events, dynamic destinations and a whole lot of fun!
9 November 2024 Melges 24 White Paper on the Systemic Forestay Issues related to the 7x19 Jib Halyard -Created by the International Melges 24 Class Association Technical Committee November 9, 2024 Background: Earlier this year, the IM24CA Technical Committee started receiving reports (complaints) do
15 November 2024 -Dear IM24CA World Council members and Executives, Due to unforeseen circumstances,we havedecided to move the AGM to Sunday, November 17th.
7 November 2024, Pensacola, FL, USA -The 2024 North American Sailing Series will conclude with the highly anticipated Bushwhacker Cup, hosted by the Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) this weekend, November 8-10.