AYC Keel Fleet

The Keel Fleet

Beer Can Rules and Start Times

Membership Information

Within the Austin Yacht Club (AYC) racing is focused into five one-design fleets and two handicap fleets. The handicap fleets allow nearly every sailboat manufactured to race in a time adjusted (i.e.: handicap) competitive environment. The two handicap fleets are centerboard (non-ballasted) boats and ballasted or keel boats. The Keel Handicap fleet or Keel Fleet establishes Local PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) ratings to adjust elapsed racing times to allow different speed potential boats to race on an competitive basis. The Austin Yacht Club Keel Fleet is a member of US Sailing (USPHRF).

The AYC Keel Fleet is comprised of nearly 150 boats that range from the fastest boats to the most comfortable boats at AYC. The fleet includes boats from 16’ to 38’ which normally require from 2 to 10 or more people to race them. Crew Positions are nearly always available within the fleet for both experienced sailors and soon to be experienced sailors.   The Keel Fleet normally races in three or more separate classes to provide closer competition within each class. Classes support boats sailing with or without spinnakers.

The Keel Fleet sponsors racing, training and social events throughout the year. If you are interested in racing your boat in Keel Fleet and are not an AYC member please check out Keel Fleet open events or AYC Regattas. If you are interested in a crewing position on a Keel Fleet boat please place an AYC Classified Add or contact a Fleet Officer. If you are considering joining the racing on a continuing basis please consider AYC membership.

The fleet now has a mailing list so you can keep up to date. Click here to join the list.

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