Fleets

You can define your own Class divisions / Fleets. 

These can cover multiple classes and designs (e.g. Fast Handicap, Slow Handicap) or One Design fleets (e.g. Optimist). 

You can select Classes & Designs to be automatically associated with a Fleet.

Designs vs Classes vs Fleets

When talking about sailing boats, "designs," "classes," and "fleets" represent different levels of organisation and structure in the sailing world. 

• Designs refer to the blueprint and specifications of a particular boat model. These designs dictate the boat's shape, size, materials, rig, and other characteristics, which influence its performance and suitability for various purposes, such as cruising, racing, or training. Examples of dinghy designs include the Wayfarer, Laser (now ILCA), and Mirror.
• Classes are groups of boats built to the same design specifications, ensuring fair competition when racing. Classes can be "one-design", meaning all boats are built identically, or "development classes," where there is some flexibility within measurement rules, encouraging innovation. 
• Fleets are groups of boats, usually belonging to a particular sailing club, that race or sail together. Fleets can consist of a single class (e.g., an Optimist fleet) or multiple classes that race under a handicap system. 

In essence, a design is the blueprint, a class is the standardised version of that blueprint used for racing, and a fleet is a collection of boats, often of the same class, sailing together at a specific location or club.

Here is a table summarising the key differences:

Last updated 13:15 on 28 September 2025