WELCOME TO VICTORIAN MINNOW 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.