Melges 15 Winter Series Attracts Teams from Around Country

Sixty-four Melges 15s competed in the second event of the 2022 Winter Series February 26-27 in Sarasota, FL. After five races, Eddie Cox and Molly Ziegler (WI) won the event followed by Turner Ryon (NJ) and Emily Haig (NJ).

Sailors traveled from all over the country including owner Brian Savery who made the 3,200-mile drive from Bellingham, WA, and Paul “Krak” Arntson from Lake Tahoe, CA. Rounding out the top five boats was Walker Angus representing one of the newest fleets from Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville, VA.

Even with a light forecast for much of the weekend, the Race Committee was able to host a great weekend of racing in winds of 6-12 knots.

The Winter Series finishes off March 25-27 with the Midwinter Championship.