General Information
THE AUSTRALIAN TRAINING BOAT
A SAILING DINGHY FOR SAILORS AGED 8 - 16
| EXCELLENCE IN SIMPLICITY | A GROWING CLASS | |||
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Exciting to sail & easy to handle |
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The Minnows are a growing class in WA | |
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Safe, unsinkable - 3 independent boyancy tanks |
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60 registered in WA | |
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Easy to right & self drains after capsize |
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Over 40 compete at State Championships | |
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Sail in 3 - 25 knots |
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Sailed in 4 stated nationally | |
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Transport on roof rack |
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National Championships of up to 100 competitors | |
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Easy to learn to sail at club level | |||
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State & National championships focus on both novice & high level competition | |||
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Recognised training boat by Yachting WA |
KIDS LOVE SAILING MINNOWS!
| BUILDING & PRICING | |
| â– | Strictly a one design class |
| â– | All clubs supported by Minnow Association of WA |
| â– | Can by handyman built in 30 - 40 hours |
| â– | Can be purchased in various stages of completion in fibreglass or plywood |
| â– | Full plans available from the Association for easy building |
| â– | Second hand boats very reasonably priced |