Breakwater Yacht Club
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JY15
Fleet 2 Summer Racing Series
In
the fall of 1988 a handful of members of the infant Breakwater Yacht Club test-sailed
the prototype of what was to become the JY15. BYC was looking for a sailing dinghy
to be use for its Youth Sailing Program. The simplicity and durability of the
boat made the JY15 BYC’s choice. During the summer and fall of 1989 almost
a dozen boats were delivered to members of BYC and Fleet 2 was organized. In 1990
Fleet 2 began racing Sunday afternoons in Sag Harbor.
The JY15, designed by Rodney Johnstone, is a simple boat with strict class rules. The popularity of these boats has grown rapidly around the country and elsewhere. The JY15 North Americans Championships have, in past years, been restricted to 100 boats. Many of the JY15 sailors at BYC are devoted racers and race their boats at many different regattas. Members have traveled to compete in Texas, Florida, South Carolina, New England and Bermuda. The majority of the boat teams are couples or parent/child. The class has attracted previous Olympic medalists and World and National Champion sailors. While the level of competition can be high, the JY15 sailors here at BYC, as well as with the rest of the class, strive to keep the competition at a friendly level. Many good friendships have developed within the class.
BYC’s Summer Racing Series usually consists of 16 days of racing. Usually 4 to 6 races are sailed in about two hours. During the series each competing boat takes a turn being race committee. BYC’s bylaws state, “The purpose of the Club is to sponsor sailboat racing and sailing in and about the waters of Sag Harbor, to foster interest in sailboat racing and sailing in people of all ages and to interact with the community.” BYC Fleet 2 members strive to achieve this. BYC owns several JY15s that may be rented by its members. We welcome all local sailors to join us. Look for us racing Sunday afternoons off of Havens Beach.
For information about Fleet 2 and the Sunday JY15 Racing Series you may contact
One Design - Lee Oldak 631 267.6325 1mortoy@amagansettbeachco.com
