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*Remove cover and secure to dock so it can't blow away and sink | *Remove cover and secure to dock so it can't blow away and sink | ||
*Attach black jib hanks to forestay from bottom to top | *Attach black jib hanks to forestay from bottom to top | ||
Revision as of 14:49, 25 September 2025
The Melges 15 is a versatile double-handed racing dinghy that was added to the Sailing Pavilion fleet during summer 2025. It has an asymmetric spinnaker but is more stable than a skiff.
Requirements to Sail
- Must have full membership (Normal Sailing Card)
- Must have Helmsman Rating OR Laser: Advanced OR 420: Advanced
Rigging the Melges 15
The boat should be mostly rigged under the cover
[Melges 15 Sail Rigging Video]https://youtu.be/BdogJjXHcm0?si=KGIP406h2VDRO0qs&t=890
- Remove cover and secure to dock so it can't blow away and sink
- Attach black jib hanks to forestay from bottom to top
- Shackle on jib halyard to head of the jib- make sure jib halyard isn't twisted!
- The jib halyard is on the starboard side of the mast- haul up until splice comes out of bottom of the mast
