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15 Boats Take on Light Air and Strong Current at Cal Race Week
15 Boats Take on Light Air and Strong Current at Cal Race Week
The Melges 15 fleet returned to California Yacht Club for Cal Race Week on May 30–31, with 15 boats on the starting line in challenging conditions that tested patience, boat... Read more...
Big Waves, Big Smiles: Melges 15 East Coast Championship Recap
Big Waves, Big Smiles: Melges 15 East Coast Championship Recap
The Melges 15 East Coast Championship wrapped up this weekend with a full range of conditions, strong racing, and a great showing from the class. From big waves to offshore... Read more...
Melges 15 Midwinters Wraps Up a Record-Breaking Season
Melges 15 Midwinters Wraps Up a Record-Breaking Season
The fourth and final event of the Melges 15 Winter Series delivered a true showcase of conditions, wrapping up an incredible season at the Melges Watersports Center in Merritt Island,... Read more...
Close Racing at SDYC Spring Dinghy Regatta
Close Racing at SDYC Spring Dinghy Regatta
The Melges 15 West Coast fleet returned to Coronado for the SDYC Spring Dinghy Regatta, hosted by Coronado Yacht Club and expertly run by San Diego Yacht Club. Seven races... Read more...
Melges 15 Winter Series 3: Competitive Racing from Start to Finish
Melges 15 Winter Series 3: Competitive Racing from Start to Finish
With 127 boats on the line, the Melges 15 Winter Series 3 brought another exciting weekend of racing, with strong competition on the water and great energy off it.  The... Read more...
Growing Fleet & Close Racing Kick Off 2026 California State Championship Series
Growing Fleet & Close Racing Kick Off 2026 California State Championship Series
The West Coast Melges 15 fleet launched the 2026 California State Championship series at the SCYA Midwinters, hosted by Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club. With 16 boats on the line –... Read more...
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...