Ideal 18 Sailing Program Overview:
The Ideal 18 is a keeled open-cockpit sloop that comfortably carries four adults. MIYC has three Ideal 18 sailboats for use by members. Members are encouraged to use the Ideal 18’s with family and friends. The program is informal but provides all of the elements for safe and enjoyable sailing.
Members can:
- Obtain an informal introduction
- Sign up for Ideal 18 sailing lessons taught by one of the MIYC sailing counselors
- Qualify and sail in the designated sailing areas.
- Form or join groups with similar interests, such as mini-cruises or informal racing between sailors of similar abilities.
Members may also use the MIYC Ideal 18s in the following organized programs:
- Thursday night races.Designed to be low key and a fun introduction to sailboat racing
- Ram Island, Wadawanuck, and Stoninington Harbor Yacht Clubs also have Ideal 18 Sailing Programs, including Womens Programs