Click on the links above to learn more about the boat and the people who sail it. Although most new Y’s today are built by Turner Marine from fiberglass, you can build your own at home from marine plywood. For those looking for a new or used boat, we have plenty of information on those, as well.

If you’re interested in going sailing on a Y, be sure to contact us through Ed Bigus, our "Y-Flyer Enthusiast" and he’ll be happy to set it up with the local fleet nearest you. The Y-Flyer is sailed in the United States and Canada, both for pleasure and for competition. Depending on the conditions, it can be sailed by one to four people (including kids), although it is generally raced by 2.  If you have questions about building the wooden Y-Flyer, about a Y-Flyer that was previously built, about the Y-Flyer Class, or other Y-Flyer questions, contact Paul White, the Class Secretary.

 Y-Flyers are sailed all over the United States, generally on freshwater lakes. It is a very stable, yet fast, boat suitable for daysailing with friends or family. At the same time, the class has an active racing program, with more than one regatta a month all spring, summer and fall — many with a separate junior race for kids under 19.