The AB Fleet is an ideal way to begin sailing. The Fleet is all about having fun and learning the basic skills and racing rules. There are regular Friday night training sessions where the old sailors can share boats with the younger members. There are also fun games that they play which involve catching ducks, learning secure knots to tie on the back of the boats and gybing to the sound of a whistle!!!

The starter fleet is called, CAP (Child and Parent) which is a gentle introduction using inflatable toys to sail round. When the children are ready to progress they can move onto Bronze fleet. The children at this point can sail solo, or it can continue to be sailed as a double hander with a friend. In bronze fleet the children get lots of help and encouragement from parent volunteers on the water. The next step is Silver Fleet when the children are really confident to be on the water and are keen to learn about racing. Finally, the children can go to Gold Fleet.  This is for single handed sailors that really want to concentrate on race technique!

There is more information about the fleet including what equipment you need, training and when we sail on our FAQ page

Some useful hints and tips for the start of the new season
• Children’s kit – please ensure that the buoyancy aid has your child’s christian name on the back and has a crutch strap fitted, it helps if we have to fish the children out of the water. For a help on your children’s kit click here

• Ensure your AB has a PYC Yard Sticker for the current year stuck on the transom.
• Reply to Dutyman if you have been selected.
• On the 1st Sunday you will get your Fleet Ribbons to be tied on the gaff please ensure you see the class captain if you haven’t got one; by way of a reminder

Gold = yellow
Silver = silvery grey
Bronze = blue
CAP = red