2025-26 MELGES 15 WINTER SERIES GUIDE
The Melges 15 Winter Series is a fun, easy way to sail all year-round! Join the Melges 15 Class in Merritt Island, FL, at the Melges Watersports Center. The all-inclusive venue makes regattas fun, easy, and accessible with storage, transport, and onsite support from the Melges Team. Each event features pre-regatta clinics for competitors looking to gain an edge.
Don’t let your sailing season end this Fall, when the best part of the year is just getting started. The Melges 15 Winter Series brings sailors from around the world to the Melges Watersports Center on Florida’s Space Coast. Warm weather, steady breeze, and easy, all-inclusive racing, November-March. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a new face in the fleet, this series makes it fun, simple, and stress-free to sail the Melges 15 all year long.
When the lakes freeze and the snow piles up at home, Florida becomes the place to be. The Banana River in Merritt Island, FL is an internationally-recognized sailing and windsurfing venue with all the ingredients for great racing:
No currents or tides to worry about.
Consistent breeze that rewards sharp boat handling.
Sandy beach launching and a boat ramp just steps from the venue.
Water temps between 70–85 degrees. Yes, that means shorts and spray tops in January!
The Melges 15 Class thrives here thanks to the all-inclusive support from the Melges Team: storage, transportation, onsite parts and service, and even pre-regatta clinics to help you sharpen your skills before the first warning signal. Everything about the series is designed to take the hassle out of regattas, so you can focus on sailing fast and having fun.
The Melges 15 Winter Series is more than just racing, it’s about building community, learning, and raising the game of the fleet together.
Pre-regatta clinics: Every event kicks off with a clinic led by top Melges coaches, giving you the chance to tune up your boat speed and tactics before racing begins.
Onsite support & parts: Whether you need a small fitting or a fresh set of sails, the Watersports Center is fully stocked and ready to help.
Easy launching: Dolly launching from the beach is quick and easy, with plenty of room for 100+ boats.
Worried about logistics? The Melges Watersports Center makes it simple:
Outdoor storage just 10 minutes from the venue (book monthly or for the whole season).
Round-trip transport from storage to the event site. If your Melges 15 is stored on a dolly, transportation is included in your storage fee.
Charter a Melges 15 – Just Show Up & Sail
Not bringing a boat? No problem. Melges 15 charters are available for all events. It’s the easiest way to get in on the action, especially if you’re flying in or looking to try the class for the first time. Just rig, race, and enjoy.
Gear, Sails & New Boats Delivered Onsite
The Melges Watersports Center is more than a regatta venue—it’s your one-stop shop.
Need new sails? Order at melges.com, select local pickup – Melges Watersports Center, and have them delivered right to your event.
Want a new boat waiting for you? The Melges Team can deliver your brand-new Melges 15 directly to Florida. Email sales@melges.com to make it happen.
More Ways to Get Involved
While the spotlight shines on the Melges 15, the Watersports Center also hosts racing for the Melges 14, E Scow, and MC Scow Classes, and foiling and intro to racing clinics. It’s a full calendar of competitive racing that brings together sailors from across the country. View the full schedule on melgeswatersports.com.
Register & Join the Fleet
Registration for each event is hosted on Clubspot. Find your regatta, sign up, and get ready for warm-weather racing that combines competition, convenience, and community.