18 Ft
OF PURE FUN
150+
ACTIVE MEMBERS
25+
REGATTAS A YEAR
US + Canada
ACTIVE FLEETS
DIY
BUILD YOUR OWN
FIND YOUR PATH
However you get to the water, there's a place for you
Whether you've never touched a tiller or you've been racing for decades, the Y-Flyer class was built around one idea: everyone sails together.
Why Sail a Y?
One Boat, A Hundred Reasons
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A true family class
Husbands and wives, parents and kids, siblings and best friends — the Y is sailed two-up by any pairing, at every age
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Build it yourself
The Y-Flyer is one of the few classes where you can still build your own wooden hull from official plans — with help from the class.
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Affordable One Design
Good used boats are within reach, and strict one-design rules mean races are won on the water — not at the checkbook.
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Sail All Over
Active fleets across the Midwest, Southeast, New England, and Ontario, with 25+ regattas a year to travel to.
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Fast and Flat
The famous "ironing board" hull planes early and rewards smart sailing over brute strength. Easy to sail, endlessly deep to master.
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Instant Community
Active fleets across the Midwest, Southeast, New England, and Ontario, with 25+ regattas a year to travel to.
