Melges 24

Melges 24

7 Seasons

The Melges 24 is by far the most unique one design sportboat in the world and to this day maintains a growing and vibrant class. There is no comparison. The response and excitement generated by this America’s Cup inspired boat is phenomenal.

Typically sailed with a crew of 4, the Melges 24’s comfortable, light-hull displacement design prefers to plane. Its professionally engineered, high-tech stance includes a carbon fibre spar, rudder, bowsprit and vertical keel fin. Another key component of the M24 is a 670 sq ft asymmetrical spinnaker that lifts and pulls the boat forward on a downwind sprint. It adds speed, simplicity and ease of handling giving way to a more challenging tactical race.

This get-up-and-go sportboat package has the ability to facilitate trailering, hoist and ramp launching. With a retractable keel designed specifically for traveling, it fits behind any vehicle and hitch. The Melges 24 possesses an easy to rig personality requiring only two sets of hands for a quick set-up. Weighing in at a healthy 1,783 lbs. (809 kg), it is lightweight and a pleasure to haul from your local club to a World Championship.

To date, more than 800 boats are sailed competitively around the world, with established fleets across North America, Europe and Australasia and developing fleets in South America and Asia.

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Melges 24
  • Miami Yacht Club - Home of the 2016 Melges 24 Worlds

    Episode 1

    Home to the 2016 Melges 24 World Championships - Petey Crawford shows what is in store for the competitors. We want to book our tickets now...

    Video Producer: Penalty Box Productions

  • Les Voiles de St Barth 2016 - Day For Close Matches

    Episode 2

    Les Voiles de St Barth 2016 - Day For Close Matches - The multiclass Caribbean yacht regatta combining extreme competitive racing with the best french hospitality St Barth has to offer - Les Voiles de St Barth is growing into the premier West Indies super yacht event. Celebrating it's 6th anniver...

  • Les Voiles de St Barth 2016 - Wrap Up - The Best Of Times

    Episode 3

    The Best of Les Voiles de St. Barth 2016 summarized in a few magical minutes. The multiclass Caribbean yacht regatta combining extreme competitive racing with the best french hospitality St Barth has to offer - Les Voiles de St Barth is growing into the premier West Indies super yacht event. Cele...

  • Les Voiles de St Barth 2016 - Full Of Finesse - 24 to 100 Feet

    Episode 4

    6th Les Voiles de St Barth - It's time to watch where you step on the water with 24 to 100 foot yachts steaming across the start lines...The multiclass Caribbean yacht regatta combining extreme competitive racing with the best french hospitality St Barth has to offer - Les Voiles de St Barth is g...

  • Les Voiles de St Barth 2016 - The Final Tack

    Episode 5

    Veuve Clicquot team are out on the water to bring the sparkle to the winners on the final day of racing at the 6th Voiles de St Barth. The multiclass Caribbean yacht regatta combining extreme competitive racing with the best french hospitality St Barth has to offer - Les Voiles de St Barth is gro...