New Jersey native, Emily Haig, won the second event of the inaugural Melges 15 Winter Series February 27-28. Sailing with her father, John, the talented duo bested a 30-boat lineup in Sarasota, FL. The event posted the largest turnout for the new one-design fleet with sailors coming in from all corners of the country.

Thirty Melges 15s are preparing for the second event of the Winter Series in Sarasota, FL taking place February 27-28. The 2021 series consists of three events culminating in the Midwinter Championship March 26-28.

A limited number of Melges 15 event boats will be available for purchase after the Midwinter Championship in Sarasota, FL.

A cold front couldn’t quell the excitement of having 25 boats registered for the first event of the Melges 15 Winter Series January 9-10 hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. J.J. Smith and Will Murray outperformed the fleet finishing top 2 in all six races. Flanking the podium were parent/child teams Finn and Andy Burdick and Emily and John Haig.

The Melges 15 Class is making its winter debut in sunny Sarasota, FL January 9-10. Hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron and supported by Melges Performance Sailboats, the 2021 three-event series is in high demand among a group of sailors looking to compete.

Melges 15 Fleet 1 hosted a clinic on Barnegat Bay, NJ for a group of high school sailors introducing them to the new boat and asymmetrical spinnakers.

The Melges 15s are headed south for the inaugural Winter Series in Sarasota, FL. The Winter Series is a three-event series hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.