Quantum Sails Supports Melges 24 Worlds and Great Lakes Cup Finale

16 September 2026 - Harbor Springs, MI, USA - The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship in Harbor Springs marks the fifth and final stage of the Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup.

As an event sponsor and longtime supporter of the Melges 24 Class, Quantum Sails will provide overnight sail repair services throughout the championship, helping teams stay race-ready during five days of competition on Little Traverse Bay.

“The 2026 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup showcases the strength and depth of Great Lakes one-design racing,” said Scott Nixon, Worldwide One Design Director at Quantum Sails. “Finishing the season at the Melges 24 World Championship in beautiful Harbor Springs makes the Cup especially meaningful. It is the ultimate opportunity for these teams to put their development and preparation to the test against the best in the world.”

Quantum Sails will also recognize the Corinthian fleet with a special prize: a V4 spinnaker, raffled exclusively among Corinthian teams during Sunday’s Opening Ceremony. Teams must be present to win. The sail will be measured before racing begins, allowing the winning team to declare and use it during the World Championship.

With the 2026 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup title still in contention, the Worlds will provide a decisive final test for the fleet. Current standings and a summary of the series are available on the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association website.