History

The AYC junior fleet began in 1948, sailing Dolphins as their first boat.  Dolphins were later replaced by Penguins, followed by 420s, which the junior fleet continues to race today.

 

As well as a 420s program, the junior fleet maintains a popular Optimist program, each having strong travel race teams.  New in the summer of 2009, an International 420 program started. 

 

 

Junior Program Awards

 
The first junior trophy was presented in 1952, as the “Penguin One Design Class Perpetual Trophy”, and was retired in 1970.  Other awards that have continued to date include:


 

Bill Bennett Memorial Leadership Award (1962)

Awarded to the young sailor who exhibits the best qualities of a yachtsman
 

AYC Junior Fleet Championship Bowl (1965)

Awarded to the Club's top 420 sailor
 

Commodore’s Bowl Junior Fleet Award (1977)

Awarded to the most talented sailor
 

AYC Junior Fleet Optimist Team Award (2005)

Awarded to the sailor with the best result at Optimist Nationals