• 2019 Melges 24 Worlds Recap: An Interview with Richard Reid from Zingara

    Team Zingara – Scott Nixon (tactician), Ben Lam (kite trimmer), Billy Gooderham (boat captain and bow), Richard Reid (helm) – recently competed in the 2019 Melges 24 Worlds in Italy. Richard Reid took a few moments to answer our burning questions about the regatta and what it takes to succeed at the world level. Enjoy! …

  • “Jaws” snaps up the 2019 Canadian Nationals title in style!

    September 22, 2019, Tecumseh, Ontario. The final day of the 2019 Canadian Nationals was all about the team USA-775 “Jaws” from Lake Lanier Yacht Club with Roger Counihan on helm. With the wind in 12 – 20 knots range “Jaws” won the two first races of the day and were even with Jim Pearson’s CAN-737…

  • 2019 Canadians, Day Two

    September 21, 2019, Tecumseh, Ontario. Day two  of the 2019 Canadian Nationals was raced in the wind ranged from 6 to 14 knots under the sunny skies of Lake St.Clair. The Class newcomer, local sailor  Jim Pearson skippering CAN-737 “Slippery” had a great day posting 4, 3, 3 and 1st finishes and extended his overall…

  • 2019 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship off to a shifty start!

    September 20, 2019, Tecumseh, Ontario. 2019 Melges 24 Canadian Nationals started off on the Lake Saint Clair waters. Nine races are scheduled over the three days regatta, being the concluding event of the 2019 North American circuit. The forecast called for light winds clocking from North East to South which did not make the Race…

  • CM24CA 2018 Annual General Meeting

    2018 CM24CA Annual  general meeting took place on December 9. Minutes of meeting.

  • 2019 Canadian Nationals: NOR has been published

    The Notice of Race has been published for the 2019 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship. Register early at yachtscoring.com!

  • Melges 24 Worlds Final Day and Regatta Report

    Melges 24 Worlds Final Day and Regatta Report

    Report by Tara Smith: The 2018 Melges 24 World Championships ended with a fantastic bang, delivering all that Victoria promised – 15-20+ knots, waves, blazing sunshine, and fabulous competition. Going into the last day, the pressure was on.  The prior day, US team Monsoon had taken the lead back from the Italians on Altea, with…

  • “Monsoon” takes 2018 Canadians Title

    “Monsoon” takes 2018 Canadians Title

    June 3, 2018 – Victoria, BC. 2018 Canadians report by Tara Smith: Sunday evening brings to a close a great 2018 Melges 24 Canadian Championship in Victoria, British Columbia.  The 41 boat fleet enjoyed 5 races off the beautiful Victoria waterfront with 8-12 knots of breeze, variable currents, a stunning mountain backdrop, and everything from sunshine…

  • CM24CA Media Contest

    CM24CA Media Contest

    Dear Canadian Melges 24 boat owners, crew and supporters! Canadian Melges 24 Class Association is announcing a media contest for the best photo shot and video clip featuring our great boat. The rules are as follows: The contest is open to all Canadian boat owners, crews or supporters. CM24CA board members are excluded from the contest.…

  • Victoria World’s Press Release

    Press Release: April 4, 2018 – Victoria, Canada In just a few weeks, Victoria will be welcoming some of the best sailors in the world to the 2018 Melges 24 World Championship, hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC). The event will be raced off the Victoria waterfront, providing some of the best sailing…

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