The Ultimate Guide to the Winter Series
Planning for the Melges 15 U.S. Winter Series is exciting, but can also be a bit overwhelming if it’s your first time and you don’t know where to start. The Melges Team and its partners have put together a number of services to create a seamless and budget-friendly experience.
STEP 1: Don’t Miss a Deadline!
The Winter Series offers a number of opportunities to save on entry fees. Don’t miss out on the savings!
November 1: Final Day to Save on the Series
Step 2: Arrange Your Boat’s Transportation
The Melges 15 Class is partnering with The Dude Drives LLC to offer roundtrip transportation to Jensen Beach, FL. Starting at $1.3k round trip, we're making winter sailing affordable for you.
Roundtrip transportation will be offered from the following locations:
Minneapolis, MN
Pewaukee/Lake Geneva, WI
Point Pleasant, NJ
Annapolis, MD
If you are not located close to one of the designated locations, The Dude Drives may still be able to accommodate your transportation needs. Fill out the form to check availability.
BONUS: GET FREE DELIVERY TO EVENT 1
Don’t own a Melges 15 yet? You’re in luck! We’re offering FREE delivery of new boats to the January event. Email eddie@melges.com for more information. Share this offer with your friends!
Step 3: Get Your Boat Ready to Move
Whether you’re shipping your boat with The Dude Drives or hauling it yourself, make sure your boat is protected from the elements. The Melges travel cover envelopes both the hull and deck of your boat, keeping it dry and protected while on the road or in storage.
The US Sailing Center of Martin County is designed for beach launching. It is strongly recommended that you have a dolly for this purpose. If you don’t have one, we can deliver one to the January event free of charge (savings of $75!).
During events, we recommend the Melges full deck cover to keep your boat clean and dry when you’re not on the water.
Step 4: Book Transport & Storage
Racing in two regattas or the whole series? Safely store your boat between events for peace of mind. The storage facility is located approximately 20 minutes from the event venue. There are options for boats with and without trailers as well as multi-boat box trailers.
Book transport to and from storage - we make it easy! Once your boat is ready for transit, you can take it directly to the designated drop-off location at the Sailing Center.
*Boats without trailers do not need to book transportation. Transport to and from storage is included in the fee.
Step 5: Rigging Services
Arriving last minute? Leaving in a rush? Enjoy a hassle-free event when you book rigging services. Prior to the practice race, any cover will be removed, your mast will be stepped and the boom attached. After the event, drop your boat at the designated drop-off location and hit the road!
Step 6: Pack the Essentials
Order parts and sails from Melges Sailing Supply by December 20 for FREE delivery to the January event. If you forget something - we’ll have spare parts onsite!