The 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series opened in Opatija with a regatta defined by early starts, narrow wind windows, and tightly contested racing, ultimately decided after a single final race on Sunday morning
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An early sunrise start proved decisive on Day 2 of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 opener in Opatija, where a proactive call from the organisers–Yacht Club Croatia and the Croatian Melges 24 Class–allowed the fleet to capitalise on a narrow morning breeze window.
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“It’s a long day… but that’s sailing,” said Stipe Vitaljić from CRO-A-SAIL, reflecting on the stop-and-go rhythm of the day. “The conditions were tricky–this fading tramuntana is unpredictable and tough to handle–but we held our ground
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The new season begins in Croatia as top contenders return to the racecourse and set their course toward the European Championship in Tønsberg, Norway
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Registration is now officially open for the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship, which will take place from 29 August to 4 September 2026, following the publication of the Notice of Race and the opening of online entry through Manage2Sail
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