Bow-to-bow off the line in Charleston—Corinthian Melges 24 teams mixing it up with the front-runners as Laura Grondin's Dark Energy and Dick Kalow's Mustang lead the charge. Big fleets, tight racing, and more to come in 2026

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Bow-to-bow off the line in Charleston—Corinthian Melges 24 teams mixing it up with the front-runners as Laura Grondin's Dark Energy and Dick Kalow's Mustang lead the charge. Big fleets, tight racing, and more to come in 2026

© Ty Baird Media / Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point

Bow-to-bow off the line in Charleston—Corinthian Melges 24 teams mixing it up with the front-runners as Laura Grondin's Dark Energy and Dick Kalow's Mustang lead the charge. Big fleets, tight racing, and more to come in 2026 photo copyright Ty Baird Media / Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point taken at and featuring the Melges 24 class

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