Looking Back Before the Start: The 2024 Melges 24 European Sailing Series Top Teams

April 3, 2025 - Opatija, Croatia - As the 13th edition of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series prepares to kick off this week in Opatija, Croatia, as part of the Luki Baustoffe CRO Melges 24 Cup, it is a good moment to look back on the 2024 season and its standout performances.

Last season featured 89 teams representing multiple nations, competing across 10 highly competitive events, reinforcing the Series’ status as one of the most popular and challenging one-design circuits in Europe. Both professional and Corinthian crews fought hard throughout the year, proving once again the enduring appeal and competitiveness of the Melges 24 Class.

As we step into the new season, many of the top teams from 2024 are back on the starting line, aiming to repeat or improve their performances.

Overall Top 10 — 2024 Melges 24 European Sailing Series

1. RAZJAREN 🇭🇷 CRO867 – Ante Cesic / Lukasz Podniesinski – 167.75 pts
2. CHINOOK 🇭🇺 HUN850 – Akos Csolto – 153.75 pts (Corinthian)
3. ZHIK Race Team 🇬🇧 GBR694 – Geoff Carveth / Miles Quinton – 133.00 pts (Corinthian)
4. PANJIC 🇭🇷 CRO739 – Luka Šangulin – 110.75 pts
5. VERTIGO 🇮🇹 ITA730 – Tito Rodda / Antonio Masoli – 104.50 pts (Corinthian)
6. WHITE ROOM 🇩🇪 GER677 – Luis & Michael Tarabochia – 102.50 pts (Corinthian)
7. MELGINA 🇮🇹 ITA693 – Paolo Bescia – 96.50 pts
8. STRAMBAPAPA 🇮🇹 ITA689 – Leonardo Centuori / Michele Paoletti – 96.00 pts (Corinthian)
9. BLUE LABEL 🇭🇷 CRO827 – Hrvoje Petrovic / Petar Smojver / Davor Jelaca – 91.25 pts (Corinthian)
10. CRO-A-SAIL 🇭🇷 CRO782 – Miroslav Reljanovic – 89.75 pts

Corinthian Top 5 — 2024 Melges 24 European Sailing Series

1. CHINOOK 🇭🇺 – Akos Csolto – 153.75 pts
2. ZHIK Race Team 🇬🇧 – Geoff Carveth / Miles Quinton – 133.00 pts
3. VERTIGO 🇮🇹 – Tito Rodda / Antonio Masoli – 104.50 pts
4. WHITE ROOM 🇩🇪 – Luis & Michael Tarabochia – 102.50 pts
5. STRAMBAPAPA 🇮🇹 – Leonardo Centuori / Michele Paoletti – 96.00 pts

Familiar Faces Returning to the Racecourse

As the 2025 season begins, it is noteworthy that the Overall Top 5 and the Corinthian Top 3 from last season are all confirmed entries for the opening event in Opatija. The battle for the prestigious European Sailing Series title is wide open with tight racing expected from day one.

Follow the International Melges 24 Class Association channels for full coverage, results, and behind-the-scenes action as the 2025 season unfolds.

More details of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series available at: https://www.melges24.com/europeansailingseries 

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