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By Melges 24

12/08/2026 - 08:37

Tune It, Tweak It, Send It: Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Is Almost Here

The Melges 24 fleet charges off the starting line at the 2025 U.S. National Championship in Pensacola, Florida, as photographed by Anna Suslova. With an even bigger fleet set for the 2026 Nationals, excitement and enthusiasm for the Melges 24 are at an all-time high. The competition is fierce, the fleet is growing, and some of the best teams in the world are on the line. If you’re not racing a Melges 24, the question is simple: Why not?

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By Melges 24

04/08/2026 - 09:07

The Legacy of the Melges 24 European Championship: Thirty Years of Excellence

When the inaugural Melges 24 European Championship was held in Barcelona in 1996, few could have imagined that it would become one of the most prestigious titles in international one-design sailing. Thirty years later, in 2026, the championship returns for its 17th edition, bringing together another generation of sailors determined to add their names to a remarkable roll of honour. From 29 August to 4 September, Tønsberg Seilforening in cooperation with the Norwegian Melges 24 Class and the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) will host the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship

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By Melges 24

03/08/2026 - 13:23

The Legacy of the Melges 24 European Championship: thirty years of excellence

For nearly three decades, the Giorgio Zuccoli Trophy and the Menno Meyer Corinthian European Trophy have embodied the history of the Melges 24 European Championship. In four weeks' time, two more names will be engraved into that legacy in Tønsberg

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By Melges 24

30/07/2026 - 13:21

Melges 24 Worlds 2026: history and World Titles await in Harbor Springs

As the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship draws closer, a growing international fleet prepares to compete for world titles, prestigious perpetual trophies, and Melges 24 history

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By Melges 24

13/07/2026 - 15:10

The Meier Trophy to Debut at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship

The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will introduce a new perpetual trophy next September that recognizes excellence at the helm while celebrating a family's enduring connection to sailing and maritime tradition.

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