There are three C18s in the fleet. The C stands for Catalina Yachts, the boat manufacturer, and 18 stands for 18 feet, the length of the boat. This is the largest and most stable boat in the WYC fleets.
Become a Fleet-Certified Skipper:
- - have access to all three boats all year.
- - With two sails and the most ballast, it requires advanced sailing skills.
- - A test of competency is required for Certification.
All regular Club members are allowed 4 outings in the Adult Sailing Program (Memorial Day – Labor Day, on Thursdays, 4-6 pm). To continue sailing after 4 outings, a Crew Membershipin this fleet is mandatory. If you prefer private lessons, professional sailing instruction is available.
To join the Fleet, Certified Skippers pay a one-time initiation fee of $250, and annual dues of $156 per family. Crew Members pay no initiation; just annual dues of $156 per family. Send check for full payment to: C18 Fleet Treasurer, Tom Yendes, 1336 N Moorpark Road, #247, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.
To sail as a skipper you must obtain skipper certification from the WYC sailing instructor. For sailing lessons or to become certified, use this REGISTRATION LINK and select private sailing lessons. See the C-18 fleet Skipper Certification and Governing Rules and the C18 Charter.
Certifed members can use a boat any time or enter in a WYC regatta. To participate in a regatta, the skipper must email the fleet captain and the fleet one week prior to the regatta to request use of a boat. If not yet a skipper, volunteer to crew.
For more information, contact the C18 Fleet Captain Charlie Bornhauser via our Contact Form.