Melges 24 Worlds coming to USA

The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will be hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club in Harbor Springs, MI. The championship is scheduled for October, a month known for favorable sailing conditions, including warm water temperatures on Lake Michigan, ample daylight, and consistent West/Southwest and Northeast winds, typically averaging 10 knots.

Established in 1895, Little Traverse Yacht Club has a rich tradition of competitive sailing and is renowned for hosting premier regattas, including the Ugotta Regatta and the annual Little Traverse Yacht Club Race Week. The club’s location on Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay provides excellent fresh-water sailing conditions, with steady winds and a stunning natural backdrop—an ideal setting for the Melges 24 Worlds.

Michigan has long been a hub of Melges 24 activity, serving as the heart of the Midwest region.

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