Why is the Melges 15 growing so fast?

While the video below may not be in Ireland, much of what’s described in Centreport Yacht Club in Long Island is happening here also. They even borrowed the Pigeon towers from Dublin bay.

From 12 boats in Ireland as of May 23, to 24 in May 24 and soon to be 37 in July 25 the Melges 15 is bringing new life to Irish sailing clubs, fostering excitement across generations and creating one of the most competitive and fun fleets out there.

“ Does it get your juices flowing?, yes. The boats are super fun, you know like they are just tweaky enough that guys like us that have done a lot of things are not bored with the boat. You know you have got to have your jib cars in the right spot, you got to have your rig tension in the right place, and there’s little things you can do.. But you know we also don’t have that much time to really spend time dialing things in so it’s the perfect avenue for us. “