Revolutionizing Regattas: Melges 15 Class Brings RaceSense to the 2024 Winter Series

Melges Performance Sailboats is thrilled to partner with Vakaros to bring RaceSense to the 2024 Melges 15 Winter Series in Jensen Beach, FL.

Vakaros introduced RaceSense in 2021 as a game-changing technology for race management. RaceSense can call the start with centimeter accuracy, putting an end to general recalls, black flag starts, and protests. It can enforce boundaries, handle scoring, and even show you a live leaderboard while you race.

The Melges 15 Class aims to continue pushing the sport forward by offering a fun, fast, and stable platform that anyone can sail. Nearly 60 Melges 15 teams are preparing to flock south for a premier regatta experience at an affordable price. By offering RaceSense at the 2024 Melges 15 Winter Series, the Class aims to elevate the regatta experience. The season kicks off January 6-7, 2024 at the US Sailing Center of Martin County in Jensen Beach, FL.

“Fun is a top priority both on and off the water,” said Eddie Cox, Melges Performance Sailboats. “When attending an event, the focus should be on racing rather than dealing with multiple general recalls or excessive downtime between races. By incorporating RaceSense, we'll optimize our time on the water with competitive races, which will give us more time for a great party and keep things fun for everyone.”

Teams that don’t already have Vakaros units will be supplied with demo units for the three-event series. The Vakaros team will be onsite for the series to run data-driven debriefs leveraging insights from the Atlas’s data logging. Additionally, they will host an educational webinar after the Midwinter Championship in March.

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