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VSS / One Design Melges 15 Experience

Melges 15 The Road to Nationals.

One boat. A whole new level of racing. Discover the Melges 15, explore parts and equipment, and get ready for the 2027 U.S. National Championship in Heath, Texas.

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Designed to race / Built to enjoy / Ready for what's next

2027 / Championship Melges 15 U.S. Nationals
Race dates June 11-13, 2027
Location Rush Creek Yacht Club / Heath, TX
Countdown to Nationals Official events

01 / Meet the boat

Reichel/Pugh design Built by Melges

Melges 15 dinghy sailing with purple spinnaker over blue water

One Design / M15

Meet the Melges 15

Built to race.Made to share.

Pure two-person performance, without the complexity. Designed by Reichel/Pugh and built by Melges, the M15 blends speed, control and comfort into one exceptionally versatile dinghy.

  1. 01

    Performance & stability

    A hull designed for responsive handling, stability and easy planing.

  2. 02

    Comfortable, open cockpit

    Deeper seating, a high boom and a gnav vang create room to move.

  3. 03

    Single-pull spinnaker system

    Fast, intuitive launch and retrieval of the asymmetric kite.

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Length
15 ft
Hull weight
230 lb
Typical crew
02 sailors
Asymmetric spinnaker
156 ft²

Technical specifications: Melges Performance Sailboats ↗

02 / Own the experience

Melges 15 / Complete boat

Make it yours.

The next starting line begins with the right boat. Explore the complete Melges 15 package available through Vela.

Melges 15 Complete Sailboat

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Melges 15 / Complete sailboat

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The Melges 15 / New boat package

One boat.Every possibility.

The new boat package includes a fully rigged Melges 15 with mainsail, jib and asymmetric spinnaker. Start with the complete platform and make the next race your own.

01 / SailMainsail
02 / SailJib
03 / SailSpinnaker
Current Vela price

$16,750.00 USD

See configuration, options and order details on the product page.

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Large-boat delivery requirements and freight arrangements may apply. Review the product listing or contact Vela before ordering.

Already sailing an M15?

Find the parts for your next race.

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03 / Shop the systems

One Design / Melges 15

For every mile to the starting line

Build your
race-ready setup.

Already sailing an M15? Explore the systems, parts and accessories in Vela's existing Melges 15 catalog, all from one place.

M15 / Parts navigator

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More of the boat.

Six more ways to find exactly what you need.

Accessories Blades & Steering Boom Layout Tactical & Instruments Halyard & Mast Base Mainsheet & Traveler

Catalog placement does not independently establish class legality or permitted racing configuration. Refer to official class rules and verify the correct part for your boat before ordering.

Official M15 class rules ↗

04 / The Championship

2027 / Heath, Texas

Melges 15 fleet sailing with white sails under a dramatic blue sky

Melges 15 / U.S. National Championship

The starting line is waiting.

June 11–13, 2027   /   Heath, Texas

June 11–13, 2027. The Melges 15 fleet heads to Rush Creek Yacht Club in Heath, Texas, for the U.S. National Championship. Follow the official event resources, plan your trip, and make sure your M15 is ready for the season ahead.

One Design Three-day event Texas / 2027
Official Class Calendar Host Club / Regattas

Before the starting gun.

Three ways to get race-ready

01 / Stay informed

Follow the event.

Get championship information and follow new details as the class publishes them.

Official Event Information 02 / Check your setup

Prepare your M15.

Explore sails, lines, hardware and accessories already available at Vela.

Explore M15 Parts 03 / Talk to our team

Ask Vela.

Questions about the boat, parts, or placing an order? Contact our team.

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About this page: Championship information is based on the Melges 15 class calendar and the host club. Race administration and official registration belong to the event organizers. Vela provides boat and equipment shopping information.

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05 / Your Next Move

Melges 15 / Road to Nationals 2027

Vela Sailing Supply / One Design

Sail hard.Race ready.

Every race begins before the starting gun. Whether you are gearing up for your next regatta or discovering the Melges 15 for the first time, Vela helps you find the boat and equipment for the journey ahead.

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Melges 15 / U.S. Nationals 2027  ·  June 11–13  ·  Heath, Texas

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