2023 Quantum Great Lakes Cup kick-off and other upcoming Melges 24 events

by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association 17 May 2023 11:07 PDT

Runner-up of the Melges 24 North American Championship 2019 Richard Reid on his Zingara CAN853 at the Melges 24 Worlds 2022 in Ft. Lauderdale FL USA © IM24CA | Matias Capizzano

The 2023 Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup is about to begin! It consists
of four high-profile events across the Midwest District of the U.S. Melges 24 Class.
Have your registered? Do it now.

2023 MUSKEGON SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP
National Ranking Series Event No. 4 Quantum Great Lakes Cup Event No. 1

Hosted by the Muskegon Yacht Club
May 20-21, 2023
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2023 BAYVIEW
ONE DESIGN REGATTA
National Ranking Series Event No. 5

Hosted by
the Bayview Yacht Club
June 2-4 2023
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GUARDIANS OF THE GREAT LAKES
MELGES 24 REGATTA
(Formerly the Grand Traverse Invite)
Quantum Great Lakes Cup Event No. 2

Hosted by Grand Traverse Yacht Club
August 26-27, 2023
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2023 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
National Ranking Series Event No. 8 Quantum Great Lakes Cup Event No. 3

Hosted by the National Yacht Club
September 14-17, 2023
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2023 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
National Ranking Series Event No. 9 Quantum Great Lakes Cup Event No. 4

Hosted by
the Lake Geneva Yacht Club
October 6-8, 2023
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2026 Melges 24 Midwinters Preview
The regatta officially launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series Winter fades and the Melges 24 season comes roaring to life February 13-15, 2026, as the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Posted on 12 Feb

Melges 24 North American Series Champions crowned
2025 delivered close competition, consistent pressure at the top of the standings A full season of racing defined the 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series, marked by close margins and a fleet that continued to sharpen throughout the year. Posted on 3 Feb

Melges 24 North American Championship overall
Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and a steady 8-10 knots of breeze for the final day Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and a steady 8-10 knots of breeze (a little lighter than forecasted), the stage was set for an exciting final day, expertly delivered by PRO Carol Ewing and her race management team. Posted on 26 Jan

2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 concludes
Harry Melges IV claim Melges24 North Americans, Bruce Golison takes J70 opener Two new names are etched into the Bacardi winners circle: Harry Melges IV and Bruce Golison topped fleets totaling nearly 60 teams to earn their victories at Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1 on Biscayne Bay. Posted on 26 Jan

Melges 24 North American Championship day 2
Points tight, tension higher: the Championship heads to decisive Sunday Day Two of racing at the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship, held in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, delivered exactly what the fleet anticipated from a championship "moving day". Posted on 25 Jan

Wheels in motion for 2026 Melges 24 Worlds
Where world-class racing meets one of North America's most celebrated sailing venues Online registration is now officially open for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, set for September 19-26, 2026, as the global Melges 24 fleet prepares to converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan. Posted on 24 Jan

Melges 24 North American Championship day 1
Pacific Yankee and Troublemaker finished the day at the top of the standings Opening day of the Melges 24 North American Championship, held in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, delivered near-ideal conditions, setting a perfect tone for the start of the regatta. Posted on 24 Jan

Ready to rumble: Bacardi Winter Series kicks off
Event doubles as Melges 24 North American Championship The road starts here. Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1 launches January 23-25 on Biscayne Bay, bringing the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets back to Miami for the opening act of the 2026 Bacardi racing season. Posted on 23 Jan

Melges 24 North American set for January showdown
The Bacardi Winter Series will feature teams representing five different countries The Melges 24 fleet will open the 2026 racing calendar in championship fashion as nearly 30 teams converge for the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship, hosted in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1. Posted on 19 Jan

Numbers define the Melges Europeans
The 2025 season for the Melges 24 International Class has been epic The numbers say it: the 2025 season for the Melges 24 International Class has been epic. Posted on 18 Jan

2023 Quantum Great Lakes Cup kick-off and other upcoming Melges 24 events

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