WELCOME TO VICTORIAN MINNOW SAILING ASSOCATION
Our Purpose:
- Promote & develop the Minnow dinghy class in Victoria
- Organise sailing events including regattas, state championships and training
throughout Victoria for its members.
- Provide assistance and resources to Minnow sailors and sailing clubs.
- Encourage participation in sailing in Victoria more broadly and help develop the
skills of junior sailors.
- Promote a high standard of sailing and racing, whilst upholding fair and
sportsmanlike conduct both on and off the water.
- Keep the “fun” in sailing!
The Minnow is a single-handed training dinghy designed for children aged between age 8-14 (approx 55 kg). Originally created by Rex Fettell in 1974, the Minnow was intended to be a simple, plywood dinghy that could be easily built. While competitive wooden boats are still in use, fiberglass foam-sandwich construction has become more common.
The Minnow class adheres to strict one-design rules to ensure that boats are evenly matched in terms of speed, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Recognized as a youth development class by Yachting Victoria. Many champion and Olympic sailors began their journey in the Minnow.
