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Melges 15 Class Announces European Winter Series in Portugal
The picturesque coastal town of Cascais, Portugal, known as an iconic sailing venue on the west coast of Europe, is set to welcome the fastest-growing one-design sailing class, the Melges 15. The series will take place November 17-19, 2023, March 1-3, 2024, and April 12-14, 2024, hosted by Sail Cascais at the esteemed Clube Naval de Cascais. With a rich history of organizing prime international regattas, the venue is well-prepared to deliver an exceptional experience for competitors. The Melges 15 Class has rapidly gained popularity across North America and made... Read more...
Registration Open for 2024 Melges 15 Winter Series
The Melges 15 Winter Series is returning to Jensen Beach, FL in 2024. Hosted by the Class at the US Sailing Center of Martin County, this three-event series promises the perfect blend of competitive racing and idyllic vacation vibes. Grab your gear, rally your crew, and get ready for a regatta series like no other! REGISTER Event 1: January 6-7, 2024 Event 2: February 24-25, 2024 Midwinter Championship: March 22-24, 2024 SAVE BIG Don't miss out on our incredible early bird offer! Register for all three events by November 1,... Read more...
Charters Available for 2023 Championship Series
NO BOAT? NO PROBLEM Melges is excited to offer a limited number of charter boats for the Great Lakes Championship and National Championship . Charters include everything you need to race and a day of practice! new boats available Ready for a new boat? You can have a new Melges 15 delivered to the Nationals in Sayville, NY. Email eddie@melges.com for more information. Read more...
Registration Open for 2023 National Championship
The 2023 Melges 15 National Championship takes place September 29- October 1, hosted by Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, NY. Online registration is now open and the Notice of Race is available on Clubspot.  The rapidly growing Melges 15 Class is expecting a strong turnout for the final event of the 2023 Championship Series. A limited number of charter boats will be available. The Melges/Quantum Sails Zenda Team will be onsite to help you make the most of the event!  CHARTER A MELGES 15 Melges is excited to offer a limited number of charter... Read more...
Melges 15s Make Splash at Long Beach Race Week
A dozen Melges 15s hit the water at Long Beach Race Week for the first time over June 23-25. Boats traveled to Alamitos Bay and Long Beach Yacht Clubs from Washington, Colorado, and all corners of California for the event.  Kevin Thomas, from Long Beach and a member of the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, purchased his Melges 15 last fall and is one of the 12 competitors who raced in the fleet. He has raced LBRW for over thirty years on many boats including CF37, Melges 24, J/109, J/105, Viper... Read more...
Second Annual Kettle Cup Regatta a Resounding Success at Shore Acres Yacht Club
Regatta Report from Clay Johnson, Colie Sails Shore Acres, NJ - The Shore Acres Yacht Club played host to the second annual Kettle Cup Regatta this past weekend on May 6-7, with ten Melges 15s competing in a thrilling display of back-and-forth racing. Participants from Barnegat Bay, Long Beach Island, and Long Island, NY, made up a competitive and diverse fleet, including parent/child, sibling, and coed teams. On the first day, the fleet navigated a light and puffy westerly breeze, with the forecast calling for eventual wind from the southeast.... Read more...
Introducing the Melges 15 Championship Series
The Melges 15 Class is excited to announce its Championship Series. These are class-sanctioned and Melges-supported events designed to enhance competition, promote regional activity, and foster camaraderie among racers.  The Championship Series highlights the premiere annual events starting with the Winter Series and concluding with the National Championship. These events have historically attracted more than 60 boats, and highlight fleet development and a vibrant social scene. Starting in 2024, Melges 15 sailors will have a consistent annual event schedule to look forward to. “Encouraging growth on a regional level can... Read more...
Johnson & Tell Crowned 2023 Melges 15 Midwinter Champions
The 2023 Melges 15 Winter Series came to a thrilling conclusion this weekend in Jensen Beach, FL with the Midwinter Championship. Clay Johnson and Elizabeth Tell of New Jersey were crowned champions after a highly competitive series of eight races with 65 boats. Emily Haig and crew were named the top team in the overall series.  Friday featured a full array of conditions starting with a calm morning and dialing up an exciting afternoon with the sea breeze. Geoff Becker and Monica Morgan led the day kicking off the event... Read more...
Melges 15 Winter Series Returns to Jensen Beach in 2024
The Melges 15 Class is excited to announce that the Winter Series will be returning to Jensen Beach, FL in 2024. The three-event series will be hosted by the Class at the US Sailing Center of Martin County. With its fabulous breeze and stunning beaches, Jensen Beach is primed for great racing.  Save the dates for the 2024 Winter Series: Event 1 January 6-7, 2024 Event 2 February 24-25, 2024 Midwinter Championship March 22-24, 2024 JOIN THE ACTION With more than 60 boats on the line at each event, the Melges 15 is one... Read more...
Melges 15 Class Prepares for Final Showdown of 2023 Winter Series
The Melges 15 Class is in Jensen Beach, FL for the Midwinter Championship, the third of the 2023 Winter Series. Sixty-seven boats are set to compete at the final event in what has been a record-breaking season for participation.  More than 100 teams from 25 states traveled south to compete in the series. But it’s not just mass registration that has drawn media attention, it’s the diversity of the sailors. At the previous event, 60% of the top 10 teams were female sailors and 40% of those same teams were... Read more...
Winter Series Event 2 Draws Crowds to Jensen Beach
The 2023 Melges 15 Winter Series Event Two attracted boat owners from around the country with their crews and families to Jensen Beach, FL. We had three competitive races in 6-10 knots featuring three different race winners including new owners Michael Max and Matt Burridge (St. Louis, MO). Vakaros hosted a debrief featuring tracks and analytics from the races paired with complimentary food and chilled beverages from Melges.  On Sunday, the Race Committee tried to fire off a race in challenging conditions, but ultimately abandoned for the day. The beach launch... Read more...
2023 Winter Events Update
Melges 15 winter sailing is in the full swing! There are lots of new events on the calendar including the Bacardi Cup Invitational and Sailing World Regatta Series in San Diego. Register today to save on entry fees and encourage your fellow class members to join you. Charters are available for select events. Email eddie@melges.com to learn more. Melges 15 Winter Series Event 2 February 25-26 Jensen Beach, FL Melges 15 Midwinter Championship March 24-26 Jensen Beach, FL *Early Registration Ends Wednesday, March 1* Sailing World Regatta Series February 17-19 St. Petersburg, FL... Read more...