Notice - IM24CA World Council Annual General Meeting and Technical Committee Meeting 2026
Notice to IM24CA World Council Members
Dear World Council members of the International Melges 24 Class Association,
I am very much looking forward to our next Annual General Meeting in November, where we will come together to discuss matters of importance to our class and its members.
This year, the AGM will be held again as a hybrid meeting on Saturday, November 14, 2026. We will meet in person in Milan, while those unable to travel can join us via Zoom. The meeting will be open to all NCAs and members of the Executive Committee.
In preparation, our Technical Committee will have an open meeting on October 8. During that session, the committee will review and explain proposals for changes to the Class Rule and Constitution, along with other key topics. All NCA’s and interested persons are welcome to participate. The meeting details and Agenda will be published closer to the meeting, but NCA’s are invited to represent the voice of their country's sailors-owners by submitting their proposals during September or by September 30.
The AGM is an important occasion for the World Council to:
Consider and decide on proposals to the Class Rules and Regulations
Elect officers of the Association
Select venues for future championships
We are also eagerly anticipating our 27th edition of the Melges 24 World Championship (with 45 teams entered as of today), to be hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club in Harbor Springs, MI, USA, from September 19 to 26, and the 17th edition of the Melges 24 European Championship (with 42 teams entered as of today), to be hosted by the Tønsberg Seilforening in Norway, from August 29 to September 4. We will also hold an Owners’ Open Meeting, providing a great opportunity for direct exchange with class leadership.
I look forward to your active participation and to welcoming you, whether in Milan or online, at this year’s AGM.
With kind regards,
Duncan Stamper
Chair, IM24CA
Meeting Details
In-person venue: Open Building Research S.r.l., Via Ciovasso 4, 20121 Milan, Italy
Date & Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 1:30 PM CET
UK: 12:30 PM
Eastern Time (ET): 7:30 AM
Pacific Time (PT): 4:30 AM
Sydney (Australia): 11:30 PM
Duration: Maximum of 5 hours
The important dates to note approaching the AGM:
Friday - August 21 | The date of the AGM will be notified by announcement on the IM24CA website not less than 85 days before the date of the meeting. |
Wednesday - September 30 The deadline is extended by 12 days due to the Worlds timing | Motions and nominations to be proposed at the AGM shall be submitted to the International Secretary/Administrator not less than 8 weeks (56 days) before the date of the said AGM |
| Friday - October 2 | The Secretary/Administrator shall distribute an Agenda of all motions, nominations and relevant paperwork for the AGM not later than 6 weeks before the date of the said AGM. |
Thursday - October 8 | Open Technical Committee Meeting |
Friday - October 16 | Amendments to the above motions shall be submitted no later than 4 weeks before the date of the said AGM. |
Friday - October 23 | The Secretary/Administrator shall distribute an attachment to the Agenda of any such amendments not later than 3 weeks before the date of the said AGM. |
Saturday - October 31 | The Secretary/Administrator must publish the voting totals by country subject to timely receipt of payment |
Saturday - November 7 | FINAL deadline for dues payments |
Saturday - November 14 | AGM 2026 – HYBRID - Milan and Zoom |
Deadlines and Submissions for the 2026 AGM
First Deadline – September 30, 2026
Motions and nominations to be proposed at the AGM must be submitted to the Class Administrator, Piret Salmistu (piret@melges24.com), no later than 8 weeks (56 days) before the AGM. Due to the timing of Worlds this year, the deadline has been extended, making the closing date September 30.
Who may submit proposals:
Motions, amendments, and nominations for the AGM may only be submitted by:
- The Executive Committee
- National Class Associations (NCAs)
- The Technical Committee
- World Sailing
If you have a proposal you would like to be considered at the AGM, please contact your NCA Officers as soon as possible and ask them to review and submit it on your behalf before the closing date.
Topics for submissions may include:
- Constitution
- Future Events
- Class Rules
- Technical issues
- Regatta Regulations
- General policies
Elections at the 2026 AGM
No Executive Committee positions are open for election at the 2026 AGM. The full list of Executive Committee members is available on the IM24CA website. https://www.melges24.com/executive-committee
Future Championship Bids
Bids are now open for future events through to 2029 and beyond:
- World Championships – from 2028 onwards (rotation: 2027 – Europe, 2028 – North America, and so forth).
- Italia has already expressed a strong interest in hosting the 2029 Worlds.
- European Championships – even years from 2028 onwards.
- North American Championships – odd years from 2027 onwards.
For these NCA’s interested in bidding, the Event Regulations are available at the IM24CA website.
Download the Submission Form here WORD doc | Fillable PDF
National Classes are asked to send to piret@melges24.com a National Class Report as a summary of your 2026 activities and situation before the AGM, at the latest on November 12th.
NOTE: Nations are asked to confirm the name of their representatives or proxies and any observers to the Class Administrator, Piret Salmistu, at piret@melges24.com as soon as possible, but before the AGM on November 14.
If a World Council Member cannot attend a meeting, his NCA may appoint a substitute for that meeting only. Such designations shall be in writing and received by the Treasurer/Administrator of the IM24CA before the meeting. Each NCA must inform the IM24CA Treasurer/Administrator of the name of their appointed World Council member or proxy substitute before the start of the AGM.