Meno repeats at Force 5 Midwinter Championship

Published on February 24th, 2015

Fred Meno III of Fort Worth, TX defended his Force 5 Midwinter Championship title on February 19-21 in Key Largo, FL. The regatta, hosted by the Upper Keys Sailing Club, attracted 29 entrants. Challenging conditions on Thursday cancelled racing on the opening day due to chilly temperatures and winds exceeding 25 knots. Conditions moderated on Friday and Saturday to allow for 6 races to be completed. Meno won the standard rig fleet with the reduced rig fleet won by Force 5 Class Association president, John Barrere of Fresno, CA. Results.