Our Sailing Fleet

Whether you’re sailing for pleasure or competition, just beginning or an old sea dog, there’s a welcome slip for you at the North Shore Yacht Club! Available exclusively for NSYC members’ use, our fleet of sailboats includes a large selection of Sunfish and several Barnett 1400’s.

Members may qualify to use club-owned boats by taking required classes and passing skills assessments. See Adult Learn to Sail for info about our 7-week Learn To Sail (LTS) program, utilizing Sunfish and Barnetts. Experienced sailors may qualify to use Club Sunfish and Barnetts by passing the Dinghy Sailing Assessment which includes a brief online course and an on-water swim and skills assessment. Sign up for Dinghy Sailing Assessment, membership is required.

NSYC is home to Buccaneer 18 racing, with opportunities to learn and crew on these larger, privately owned boats. Buccaneer 18 Facebook

We offer racing and skills clinics throughout the summer, with Sunday afternoon informal racing.

We practice the safe “boating with buddies” system where no one sails alone and a life jacket is required to be worn on the water at all time.

No Club boats may be used when the National Weather Service calls for a Small Craft Advisory, Gale or Storm Warning.

Fleet details below


Sunfish


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Sunfish sailing is one of the main activities of the North Shore Yacht Club. The Sunfish is a 14 ft, beach launched sailing dinghy generally sailed by one person. With a single triangular lateen sail, a simple rig, and a wide beam, the stable Sunfish is the most popular fiberglass sailboat ever built. Both youth and adults enjoy this beautiful boat. If you're looking for lots of tiller time, pleasure or racing, this is the boat for you!


Barnett 1400


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The Barnett 1400 is a classic dinghy sailboat for both novice and experienced sailors. It offers performance, stability, and comfort and is readily maneuverable. 14 feet long, it has a shallow draft and a wide beam, with controls that make sailing intuitive and accessible. The open cockpit design offers comfortable seating and plenty of room for movement - ideal for both solo sailing and additional crew members. It has an unstayed rig with a loose-footed main sail, a kick-up rudder and a retractable centerboard