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See the Melges 15 at Boot Dusseldorf!
The Melges 15 will be on display at the Dusseldorf Boat Show this January 21-29, 2023. The boat will be showcased by Hein Ruyten One Design in Hall 15 stand 15/G42. You can learn more about visiting the show at the official show website  www.boot-duesseldorf.com . If you are visiting the show, swing by the stand and say hello! Read more...
Making Waves on the Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay offers no shortage of waterfront activities and provides a plethora of options for every type of boater. Known as the sailing capital of the U.S., Annapolis, MD is home to some of the newest Melges 15 Class members.  Annapolis had eleven boats convoy down to Jensen Beach, FL this month for the first event of the 2023 Winter Series where we touched base with new owner Sara Morgan-Watters on the latest developments for the east coast boats.  The Chesapeake is the largest estuary in the country. “It... Read more...
Melges 15 Winter Series Takes Over Jensen Beach
The 2023 Melges 15 Winter Series Event One featured record turnout, glamorous conditions, and a rocking social scene in downtown Jensen Beach, FL.  With seventy boats on the line, it was the largest class event to date in such a short time since the boat’s launch in Spring 2020. “This event has been a great opportunity to see what this fleet is all about,” remarked Bryan Stout. “I don’t think any of us had seen a fleet of this size before and for something that came out so recently, we’re... Read more...
Record Numbers Open 2023 Melges 15 Winter Series
The 2023 Melges 15 Winter Series kicks off this weekend, January 7-8, with a class record-breaking 79 boats registered. Hosted by Melges in Jensen Beach, FL, there are seven races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. The weekend features a great social scene with happy hours and debriefs hosted by Vakaros featuring the latest technology from the Atlas 2.  The Winter Series based at the US Sailing Center of Martin County offers consistent breeze and flat water throughout the winter months. The fierce competition will be on full display in the... Read more...
Save the Date: 2023 National Championship
The Melges 15 Class is thrilled to announce the 2023 National Championship will take place September 29-October 2, 2023 at Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, NY. The weekend will kick off with a clinic led by Melges/Quantum Sails Zenda followed by three days of racing.  The 2022 Melges 15 season is in full swing with a record number of entries for the Winter Series in Sarasota, Florida. The Spring calendar features new events on the East Coast and the start of the Pacific Northwest circuit. Read more...
California Dreamin' - Meet Long Beach's Melges 15 Fleet
The Melges 15 is continuing its record growth across the U.S. with Alamitos Bay Yacht Club among the newest fleets popping up on the West Coast.  Melges tuned in with Nick Kofski from Long Beach to get the lowdown on the budding Melges 15 scene out West. Kofski, a former Viper and Vanguard sailor, took delivery of his new Melges 15 this Fall. “Alamitos Bay Yacht Club is one of the main venues for dinghy sailing in the Los Angeles area with solid fleets among the Lasers, Viper 640s, Lidos,... Read more...
Book Your Melges 15 Winter Series Storage
Melges offers all-inclusive concierge services to make your regatta experience as seamless as possible. Flying in last minute? We'll have your boat rigged for you when you arrive. Enjoy hassle-free takeoff. We'll de-rig and move your boat to storage after the event. No trailer? No problem. We'll move your boat to-and-from the storage facility for one low price. BOAT ONLY STORAGE Car topping or having your boat transported to FL? Melges will arrange for your Melges 15 to be stored inside on a monthly bases and transport your boat to... Read more...
Experience the Melges 15 Winter Series: Big Fleet Sailing at a Premier Venue
The 2023 Melges 15 Winter Series gets underway January 7 in Jensen Beach, FL. Hosted by Melges, the two-day event already has a record 70 boats registered.  Record Turnout With more than 140 sailors expected, this event will mark the largest Class event to date! Jensen Beach is known for its consistent breeze coupled with the Melges’ signature fun and lively post-race and late-night social scene, the 2023 Winter Series is an event you just can’t miss! What’s on Tap Get a feel for the venue and learn from the... Read more...
Setting Up Your Vakaros Atlas 2 for Melges 15 Sailing
Class Rules What’s legal: GPS Speed, Heel, Pitch, and Heading  What’s illegal: Pinging the starting line and time/distance to the line are prohibited in the Melges 15 Class. Knowing where the starting line is and taking advantage of line sag are all important skills that we want to reward. By prohibiting distance to line, the M15 Class has also reduced the number of general recalls, along with getting rid of the need to ping the line. When you have more than 60 boats on the race course, pinging becomes a... Read more...
Melges 15 Class Welcomes Vakaros to 2023 Winter Series
Melges Performance Sailboats is thrilled to welcome Vakaros as a sponsor of the 2023 Melges 15 Winter Series in Jensen Beach, FL. Vakaros is a leading manufacturer of sailing instruments, including the Atlas 2. The Atlas 2 combines world-class internal sensors with a high-contrast display to offer Melges 15 sailors a single-instrument solution to give high-quality data both on and off the water. For a Melges 15, this means boat speed, heel, trim, heading, and more, all on a single screen. For an added boost, the Atlas 2’s LED Array... Read more...
Melges 15 hull care, What’s legal?
Taking care of the bottom of your Melges 15 is key to ensuring the boat keeps its competitive edge. Below are some best practices to make sure your maintenance regime falls within the class rules. Can I wet sand the boat? You are allowed to wet sand the bottom of your Melges 15 with up to 600 grit sand paper. This will make the area you are sanding match the factory bottom finish of your boat. Is Polishing/ buffing your boat legal? No, you may may not polish or buff... Read more...
3 ways the Melges 15's bottom finish helps you save money!
The Melges 15 is focused on saving you money. Nothing is worse than damaging your boat and having to go through the time consuming and often expensive process of fiberglass repair. The Melges 15 is designed to help you minimize repair costs and time and keep you on the water! 600 grit finish? A: The Melges 15 is finished to 600 grit for the below reasons. The 600 grit finish makes repairing your Melges 15 easier, cheaper and quicker. We have found that on Cleaning Your Boat To clean your... Read more...