The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will take place in Harbor Springs, Michigan, USA, hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club (LTYC).

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.