Registration is open for the 2026 Melges 24 Fall Championship, October 3–4 at Lake Geneva Yacht Club. Enjoy great racing, a relaxed fall weekend and an early look at the venue for the 2027 U.S. Nationals.

After three days, eight races and a championship battle decided in the final race, Cuyler Morris’ Dark Horse successfully defended the Melges 24 U.S. National title in Traverse City. Eddie Gary’s Troublemaker completed its own final-day comeback to claim the Corinthian championship as Grand Traverse Bay delivered a demanding test ahead of September’s World Championship.

An international fleet will converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan, September 19–26 for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. Competitors will battle on Little Traverse Bay for world titles, prestigious perpetual trophies, and a place in Melges 24 history.

Still searching for World Championship accommodations? This four-bedroom Harbor Springs home is just a 10-minute walk from the yacht club and offers a comfortable, convenient base for your stay.

The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will introduce more than a new perpetual award—it will celebrate a family's enduring connection to sailing, maritime tradition, and the women who continue to shape the future of the class. Donated by Regatta Chairman Tom Meier and his family, the Meier Trophy features a 1907 Chelsea clock that has been passed through three generations of sailors and will now honor the highest-finishing female helm at every Melges 24 World Championship for generations to come.