Melges 15

Melges 15 Sailor Theo Lyttle Hits 16.7 knots of Boatspeed on Dublin Bay (Video)

28th June 2023 Melges 15

Last Friday may have brought grey skies and rain to Dublin Bay, but it also brought wind, finally giving the chance for the new Melges 15 sailors to cut loose on the bay. Having previously held the speed record, Laser…

John Sheehy and Katie Moynihan catching zephyrs across Dublin Bay in their Melges 15 dinghy

Three New Melges 15 Teams Make Their Debuts on Dublin Bay

22nd June 2023 Melges 15

Race three of the Melges 15 dinghy Wednesday series on Dublin Bay saw three new teams on the water for the first time. Nick Smyth and Rachel Macmanus's long-standing team racing partnership debuted to a flyer in race one, only to…

The new Melges 15 dinghy fleet racing in Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Dublin Bay

Masterful Murphys Win Wednesday's Melges 15 Racing at Dun Laoghaire Harbour

15th June 2023 Melges 15

Father and son Ronan and Jacques Murphy showed that consistency pays with a string of second places, leaving them with the lowest points for the second night of Melges 15 racing on Dublin Bay. Six short windward-leeward races were sailed…

Melges 15 dinghy demo sails are available in the next couple of weeks on Dublin Bay

Demo the Melges 15 Dinghy in Dublin Bay

12th June 2023 Melges 15

For anyone interested in the new Melges 15 fleet that has arrived in Dublin Bay, a selection of dates for demo sails are available in the next couple of weeks. Slots are available on a range of dates and times…

The Irish Melges 15 fleet sets sail on Dublin Bay for their first races in the new dinghy class

First Irish Melges 15 Fleet Races are Sailed on Dublin Bay

1st June 2023 Melges 15

A gentle breeze and sunshine got the new Melges 15 fleet off to the perfect start on Dublin Bay on Wednesday. With sailors still working out settings, tensions, and even basic rigging, a nice soft breeze was just what the doctor…

12 new Melges15 dinghy arrivals are prepared for action on Dun Laoghaire's Carlisle Pier

Melges15 Dinghy Fleet Makes Dublin Bay Landfall

18th May 2023 Melges 15

There was great excitement at Dun Laoghaire Harbour as the new Dublin Bay Melges 15 fleet arrived via container from Portugal this week. The fleet of 12 was unpacked and sorted with boats heading to different clubs on the bay.…

Excitement Builds as New Dublin Bay Melges 15 Dinghy Fleet to Ship Next Week

19th April 2023 Melges 15

With the final boat nearing completion and a shipping date set, excitement is building for the arrival of a container of 12 Melges 15 dinghies into Dublin Port. The boats, built in Porto, Portugal are due to be loaded up…

The Melges 15 dinghy is due to launch in Europe this summer, with its first European fleet set for Dublin Bay in May

Melges 15 'March Madness' as First Container of Boats Due for Dublin Bay This May

2nd March 2023 Melges 15

To celebrate the launch of the Melges 15 dinghy into Dublin Bay, Melges is offering a free launching trolley and special introductory pricing to customers who place orders in March. The first container of boats is due in May. Dun…

The Melges 15 won Sailing boat of the year in 2022 and has been Melges's best-selling design. With over 600 boats already built, they have quickly established strong fleets wherever they have been established

Inaugural Melges 15 Dublin Bay Meeting on Zoom This Tuesday, 7th Feb at 8.30 pm

6th February 2023 Melges 15

The Melges 15, a new double-handed dinghy, will launch in Europe this summer, with its first European fleet set for Dublin Bay. The drive for the new class is being led by John Sheehy of the Royal Saint George, who hosts a Zoom call…

An initial order of 12 boats has been placed for 12 Melges 15s for Dublin Bay this summer

Melges 15: A New Double-Handed Dinghy Fleet to Arrive for the 2023 Dublin Bay Sailing Season

31st January 2023 Melges 15

The Melges 15 dinghy, a new double-handed dinghy taking the US by storm, is due to launch in Europe this summer, with its first European fleet set for Dublin Bay. Leading the class launch is John Sheehy of the Royal Saint…

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About the Melges 15 Dinghy

The Melges 15 was designed by Reichel/Pugh and built by Melges.

The design prioritises stability, comfort, ease of use, and performance.

The Melges 15 is built to be sailed by everyone from friends and couples to families and kids. The design offers performance, comfort, and stability in one sleek package.

The Melges 15’s stable hull shape and ergonomic cockpit make it a suitable layout for adult racing and educational sailing. Easy conversion from a club configuration (non-spinnaker) to a one-design setup, provides more versatility to club programs and options for individual owners.

“The Melges 15 creates a clear pathway for junior sailors to get started and stay excited about sailing while also being comfortable and accessible enough for adults to learn, race, or cross-train,” according to Harry Melges III.

With the main design goals focused on stability and performance in various conditions, the boat features a narrow overall beam and a flat cross-section shape for stability, righting moment, and ease of planing. For a more forgiving feel upwind and to navigate larger sea states, the Melges 15 has just the right amount of fore and aft rocker.

Melges conducted extensive research and product testing to produce this layout factoring in cockpit depth, backbone height, and floor plan. The result, they say, is a comfortable environment for both the skipper and crew. The deeper cockpit takes the load off the sailor’s knees helping them feel locked into the boat while the high boom and gnav vang system work together to make the boat easier to manoeuvre.

The asymmetric spinnaker offers an additional performance element, while the single-pull launch and retrieval system makes handling the sail easy and fast.