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2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series announced

by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association 9 Dec 2024 19:22 GMT 14-16 February 2025
2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series © U.S. Melges 24 Class Association

The International Melges 24 Class Association, in conjunction with the U.S. and Canadian Melges 24 Class Associations, is excited to announce the 2025 North American Sailing Series schedule of events.

Download the Notice of Series (NOS) now

The Series spans ten thrilling events across North America, from the warm waters of St. Petersburg to the breezy shores of Muskegon, the historic harbors of Charleston to the vibrant waters of Detroit, the rugged Gorge to scenic Canada, and culminating in Miami with a high-stakes North American Championship that kicks off the 2025-2026 Bacardi Winter Series. With this diverse lineup, every racer has a chance to shine—whether competing locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally. Don't miss the opportunity to bring your Melges 24 to the race!

Several of the events have online registration open, so sign-up today!

Save the following dates and events of the 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series:

EVENT NO. 1: Melges 24 Midwinters / Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta - February 14-16
Hosted by Sailing World - St. Petersburg, FL
Register online

EVENT NO. 2: Bacardi Cup Invitational - March 5-8
Hosted by Shake-A-Leg Miami/Biscayne Bay Yacht Club - Coconut Grove, FL
Register online

EVENT NO. 3: Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point - April 10-13
Hosted by Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston (Mt. Pleasant), SC
Register online

EVENT NO. 4: Muskegon Spring Championship - May 17-18
Hosted by Muskegon Yacht Club - Muskegon, MI

EVENT NO. 5: Detroit / Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta - May 30 - June 1
Hosted by Bayview Yacht Club - Detroit, CA
Register online

EVENT NO. 6: CGRA One Design Regatta - July 25-27
Hosted by Columbia Gorge Racing Association - Cascade Locks, OR

EVENT NO. 7: Guardians of the Great Lakes Regatta - August 16-17
Hosted by Grand Traverse Yacht Club - Traverse City, MI

EVENT NO. 8: Canadian National Championship - September 5-7
Hosted by South Port Sailing Club - Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada

EVENT NO. 9: U.S. National Championship - November 14-16
Hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club - Pensacola, FL

EVENT NO. 10: North American Championship - December 11-14
Hosted by Shake-A-Leg Miami - Coconut Grove, FL

All Melges 24 teams from around the world are cordially invited to participate.

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