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STEPPING RAZOR SLICES THROUGH COMPETITION: KOTOUN wins CHARLESTON

The 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. / READ MORE

FIERCE BY NATURE, NEXT LEVEL FUN — THE MELGES 24 ROCKS CRW

Sailboat racers have been having a blast on the Melges 24 for over 30 years and the boat’s popularity is as hot as ever, as Peter McClennen, from Newport, RI, can attest. A relative newcomer to the Melges 24 since 2020, McClennen also races VX One, Melges 20, J70s, C&C 30 OD, and the IC37. However, he loves the challenge that the M24 brings to the party. / READ MORE

MCKENZIE WINS TIGHT MATCH-UP AT SOUTHEAST INLAND CHAMPS

The Southeast Inland Championship, hosted by the Lake Lanier Sailing Club was great success this past weekend, 15 boats raced. This was the third regatta in our North American Sailing series. Six out of town teams and nine local completed on Lake Lanier under super conditions. / READ MORE

2024 MELGES 24 WORLDS NOR PUBLISHED AND ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

“We are looking forward to the Melges 24s in 2024! Teams can count on this being the best Melges 24 World Championship ever,” says Matthew Sessions, 2024 Worlds Regatta Chair. “After a couple of years of delay due to Covid, we are thrilled about getting the World Championship underway and making it a most memorable event.”
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REGISTER ONLINE TO RACE THESE UPCOMING North American SAILING SERIES EVENTS:

NA SAILING SERIES #4
Charleston Race Week 2024 at patriots point

APRIL 18-21
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Hosted by Patriots Point Maritime Museum

NA SAILING SERIES #5 / QGLC #1
MUSKEGON SPRING
CHAMPIONSHIP

MAY 18-19
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Hosted by Muskegon Yacht Club

NA SAILING SERIES #6
U.S. National
CHAMPIONSHIP

JULY 12-14
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Hosted by Santa Barbara Yacht Club


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MORE MELGES 24 CLASS NEWS

GULARI WINS BACARDI INVITATIONAL REGATTA, DYVI TOPS CORINTHIAN DIVISION

Bora Gulari at the helm of Kingspoke emerged triumphant ahead of overnight regatta leader Peter-David Karrie racing Nefeli. Congratulations to Jan Frederik Dyvi, Jan Borø, Herman Horn-Johannessen, Stian Ness Rørvik and Malin Rørvik-Sundelin as they are the 2024 Corinthian Melges 24 Bacardi Invitational Regatta champions. This is their 3rd consecutive Bacardi Invitational Regatta all-amateur win. He placed 8th overall. / READ MORE

CHARLESTON RACE WEEK 2024: LOGISTICS, DOCKAGE AND ACCOMMODATIONS UPDATE

Charleston Race Week 2024 at Patriots Point is marked as North American Sailing Series event No. 4 on this year’s racing calendar. Event organizers have distributed some important logistical changes for the event this year, in hopes that it will help you finalize your plans to attend. / READ MORE

THE BOHO’S WIN MELGES 24
MIDWINTERS AND OVERALL TITLE IN ST. PETE

By Dave Reed, February 18, 2024 - Steve and Catherine Boho, owners of the Melges 24 The 300, had some mild trepidations about racing on the final day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg. As they stepped out of their hotel and into the heavy rain and the brisk north wind in the morning, they knew the day was going to be fast and physical. / READ MORE
- Photo by Walter Cooper/Helly Hansen Sailing World Regattas

QUANTUM SAILS MELGES 24 GREAT LAKES CUP 2024 ANNOUNCED

The U.S. Melges 24 Class in strong partnership with Quantum Sails is proud to announce the fifth edition of the vastly popular Great Lakes Cup Series. It consists of four, high-quality events that span the U.S. Midwest region, but also includes a new and exciting destination in Ontario, Canada. / LEARN MORE

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