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 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,” said Harry Melges III.

COMFORT
Melges conducted extensive research and product testing to produce this layout factoring in cockpit depth, backbone height, and floor plan. The result is a comfortable environment for crew of all ages. The deeper cockpit takes the load off the sailor’s knees and helps them feel more locked into the boat.

STABILITY
The Melges 15 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.

SIMPLE
Every aspect of the deck hardware has been designed for simplicity and ease of use. With blocks and cleats situated in easy-to-grab locations making it easier on the skipper and crew to maneuver the boat. The single-pull spinnaker launch and retrieval system makes handling the sail easy and fast.

PERFORMANCE
The downwind performance of the Melges 15 is unparalleled. The asymmetrical spinnaker offers a lively, fast downwind sprint that is stable in a variety of conditions.