2026 Melges 24 World Championship

The reputation of the Melges 24^® precedes itself. Best known for its very competitive disposition and easy-to-sail personality, this modern sportboat maintains its status as a leader in high-performance, one design yachting. A simplistic, rocket-like approach to speed and world-class competition makes it the ultimate racer.

Voted ‘Boat Of The Year’ in 1994 by Sailing World Magazine, it raised the bar and set the standard in the performance keelboat category. Nearly 900 boats sold worldwide, it continues a humbling tradition of America's Cup, Olympic Medallists, Volvo Ocean Race recruitment.  

Looking to improve on tactics and boat handling skills? The Melges 24 builds better sailors.

• Features high-tech components and materials such as a carbon fiber spar, rudder, bowsprit and vertical keel fin
• Fun and easy to sail as well as rig; only requires two sets of hands for a super quick setup
• Can be launched via hoist or ramp; it's a pleasure to tow, designed specifically for easy traveling
• Typically sailed with a crew of four or five