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Learning Opportunities at Melges 15 Winter Series #3
Learning Opportunities at Melges 15 Winter Series #3
One of the defining strengths of the Melges 15 Class is its commitment to helping sailors improve. When you join the Melges 15 Class, you gain access to top-level coaching,... Read more...
Winter Series Event 2 Delivers Thrilling Finish with Record-Breaking 133-Boat Fleet
Winter Series Event 2 Delivers Thrilling Finish with Record-Breaking 133-Boat Fleet
The Melges 15 Winter Series Event 2 lived up to its reputation, delivering five competitive races over two days at the Melges Watersports Center on Florida’s Space Coast—and doing so... Read more...
Melges 15 Winter Series Reaches 126 Boats, Redefining One-Design Racing
Melges 15 Winter Series Reaches 126 Boats, Redefining One-Design Racing
The Melges 15 Class continues its rapid growth into the 2026 season, setting a new participation milestone with 126 boats registered for the second event of the Winter Series, January... Read more...
86 TEAMS SIGNAL STRONG START TO 2025-26 MELGES 15 WINTER SERIES
The Melges 15 Class has officially launched the 2025-26 Winter Series at the Melges Watersports Center in Merritt Island, FL. This year’s kickoff, November 22-23, has already attracted an impressive 86 registered teams. The surge in entries marks another chapter of sustained expansion for the Melges 15 Class. With these numbers registered for this season-opener, the fleet reflects not only increased participation but also greater geographic diversity and stronger competition. Competitors hail from 21 states across the United States, representing seasoned Melges 15 veterans, fresh one-design converts, collegiate sailing alumni,... Read more...
Alexander & Baldridge Go Back-to-Back at Record-Breaking 2025 U.S. Melges 15 Nationals
The curtain has closed on the 2025 U.S. Melges 15 National Championship, hosted October 3–5 at Brant Beach Yacht Club in New Jersey. With a record-breaking 71 teams on the line, the three-day regatta delivered shifty conditions, tight racing, and standout performances across the fleet. Day 1 opened with light and shifty 6–8 knot breezes, testing sailors’ patience and tactics. Defending champion Chris Alexander (MS), sailing with Madeline Baldridge (SC), wasted no time asserting themselves, collecting three race wins to establish an early lead over the field. On Day 2,... Read more...
2025 Melges 15 U.S. National Championship Heads to Brant Beach Yacht Club
The highly anticipated 2025 Melges 15 U.S. National Championship is set to take place October 3–5 at Brant Beach Yacht Club in New Jersey. With 73 teams registered, this year’s event marks the largest Melges 15 National Championship to date and promises an exciting showcase of one-design sailing talent. The regatta welcomes a stacked lineup of talent including multiple former champions and fresh contenders: Chris Alexander (2024 Champion) – The defending champion returns to protect his crown, aiming to become the first skipper to win back-to-back titles. Alexander is sailing... Read more...
Endeavour Trophy: New Boats, New Technology, Same World-Class Racing
The stage is set for this year’s Endeavour Trophy October 3-5 at Royal Corinthian Yacht Club (UK), and for the first time, competitors will race in the award-winning Melges 15. After nine years of competition, the event takes a bold step forward, embracing a brand-new partnership with Melges Performance Sailboats. Held on the tidal waters of the rivers Crouch and Roach, the Endeavour Trophy is an invitation-only three-day event, with the guest list hand-picked from National Champions of selected recognized fleets. The RYA recognises The Endeavour as the pinnacle of... Read more...
KING & REINHARDT WIN MELGES 15 WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIP IN 3-WAY TIEBREAK
Marina del Rey, CA (September 14, 2025) – California delivered a classic mix of breeze, chop, and sunshine for the 2025 Melges 15 West Coast Championship, hosted by California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey. With winds ranging from 6-14 knots and building Pacific waves, the 27-boat fleet was tested across a full slate of races packed with lead changes and tight finishes. The championship title came down to an unprecedented three-way tie at 18 points, with Sunday’s final race serving as a nail-biting decider. After a dramatic comeback that... Read more...
Record Fleet Set for 2025 Melges 15 West Coast Championship
MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA - The spotlight shifts to the Pacific Ocean this weekend as the 2025 Melges 15 West Coast Championship heads to the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, CA, September 13–14. The Class is celebrating a record-breaking turnout for a West Coast event with 27 boats. The fleet is set to build on its success and showcase some of the most exciting one-design racing in the country. This year’s Championship in Marina del Rey is shaping up to be the largest West Coast Class event to... Read more...
2025-26 MELGES 15 WINTER SERIES GUIDE
The Melges 15 Winter Series is a fun, easy way to sail all year-round! Join the Melges 15 Class in Merritt Island, FL, at the Melges Watersports Center. The all-inclusive venue makes regattas fun, easy, and accessible with storage, transport, and onsite support from the Melges Team. Each event features pre-regatta clinics for competitors looking to gain an edge.  Don’t let your sailing season end this Fall, when the best part of the year is just getting started. The Melges 15 Winter Series brings sailors from around the world to... Read more...
Cork, Ireland and USVI Team take 2025 Melges 15 European Championship
With the title up for grabs, Race 7 of Day 3 kicked off with early fireworks. ISV 1019 (Lola Kohl & Christian Ezequiel) surged into the lead, while regatta leaders ISV 1015 (Atlee Kohl & Cathal O’Regan) rounded sixth—just ahead of USA 1021 (Esteban Forrer & Jeremy Herrin). USA 1017 (Dana & John Haig) owned the first downwind, rounding first at the gate. IRL 562 (Barry McCartin & Teddy Byrne) surged up the right on the last upwind, while ISV 1019 fought back to reclaim third. ISV 1015 stayed consistent... Read more...
Tactical Moves and Tight Finishes at Day 2 of Melges 15 Europeans 
Dublin Bay – July 12 The Hyland Shipping course delivered a day of light-air chess matches and standout performances on Day 2 of the Melges 15 Europeans. Four races were completed in challenging conditions, with big moves shaking up the overall leaderboard. Race 1 – The lightest air race of the regatta saw John Sheehy and his niece Katie Sheehy (IRL 564, Flying Tiger ) lead at the top mark. Close behind were Rob Britts (USA 1016) and Emily Haig (USA 1018). Haig and crew Jimmy Muller  surged downwind to... Read more...