Sarasota Gears Up for Midwinter Championship

The Melges 15 Class is in Sarasota, FL for the Midwinter Championship, the third event of the 2022 Winter Series. Sixty-seven boats are set to compete at the final event in Sarasota. 

This is the first Winter Series for Rich and Amanda Horton (Columbia, SC). “There aren’t many classes that attract this many boats,” said Rich. “The biggest event we had sailed was the M15 Nationals with thirty boats. Now we’re out here with 67 boats, which is so much fun and we’re learning a lot.”

“I’ve never done this before, and the Winter Series gives you something to look forward to,” added Amanda. “You’re going on vacation every four weeks - you’re in the warm weather and hanging out with new friends.”

The Class has its sights set on the US Sailing Center of Martin County in Jensen Beach, FL for the 2023 Winter Series. With more than 80 boats eager to sail the 2022 Winter Series, the Class expects the upward trend in registration to continue as boat sales boom across the country. 

Follow the action from the three-day event starting Friday, March 25 on the Melges Facebook and Instagram accounts. Results will be posted to Regatta Network. Learn more about the Melges 15 Class and read daily recaps on Melges15.com.