2026 X Fleet Info

2026 X Boat Fleet Information

02/10/26 - Specific fleet members and race calendar will be provided in the near future.

Overview

The X Boat is a two-person youth sailboat, actively raced in the Midwest. It’s stable, forgiving, and ideal for junior sailors to develop racing skills. Supported by local yacht clubs, sailors enjoy frequent regattas and all skippers own their boats and select their own crew. Most participants are graduates of the High Performance Opti Sailing School.

Sailing Opportunities

Sailing School: Included in registration. Boot Camp (June 9–11, 9:00–3:30) builds skills and racing techniques. Classes are scheduled to avoid conflicts with regattas. Rigging Day is May 16 at 9:30, a week before the first race. Fleet classes run 1:00–4:30 on select dates in June and July.
Fleet Racing: Sundays at 2:00 PM and Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. Membership and boat registration must be paid by May 15.
Coached Races: The first eight races are coached by sailing school instructors before the Championship Series starts on June 22.

Regattas (2026)

Xtreme Regatta: July 13–14, hosted by Oshkosh Yacht Club. Features competitive races, Casino Night, and award ceremonies.
AJ Regatta: June 12, Cedar Lake Yacht Club. Fun season opener, 50-minute drive.
TRAP Regatta: June 23–24, Pine Lake Yacht Club. Real-time coaching.
QUAD Regatta: June 25–26, Pine Lake. Coaching fee applies.
GLSS Regatta: July 6–7, Geneva Lake Sailing School. Large fleet, coaching fee applies.
ILYA X Champs: July 26–29, Clear Lake, Iowa. Classic season finale, split into Junior and Senior fleets. Coaching fee applies. https://ilya.org/regatta/8FCkTxhAds

For full regatta details, visit https://ilya.org/regattas

Coaches & Contacts

Lead X Boat Coach: Caden Harrison (Youth Sailing Program Director)
Opti Lead Coach: Maria Castle
Assistant Coaches: Ethan Bowman, Max Collins, Elsa Hirschberg, Clay Poquette
Operations & Communications Director: Kate Durkee

Contact:

Caden Harrison: 920-267-2227
Kate Durkee: 920-420-8874

The Waters: Our Home

Members are welcome during member hours.
Tuesday night racing features family and friends enjoying the view.
Zuppas serves dinner Monday–Wednesday evenings.
Sunday Fundays offer a combination of light fare and 3-course sit down dinners.

Important Dates

Dock Day: May 9, 9:00 AM – Help prepare the club and docks.
Launch & Rigging Day: May 16, 9:00 AM – Coaches assist with rigging.
Club Racing Begins: May 24
Xtreme Regatta: July 13–14

Housekeeping & Rules

Respect the grounds, boats, and clubhouse.
Dispose of garbage properly.
Wear shoes and dry clothes inside The Waters.
Life jackets and wet gear stay outside.
Mind your manners on and off the racecourse.
Thank the Principal Race Officer and race committee after each race. [2026 X Fleet Info | Word]

Resources & Registration

X Boat Guide - https://www.northsails.com/en-us/blogs/north-sails-blog/x-boat-tuning-guide
Parent’s Handbook - https://1drv.ms/w/c/C5727D78C4D766F8/EchO_laHm4JPi5UTVyM8L28BjGdrWQi36fmOtkHi1dA6MQ?e=FqfDhq
To become a member - https://www.regattanetwork.com/membermgmt/OYC/membership_registration_start.php
to register boat for racing, harbor and sailing school - https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/30856
Calendar for racing and social - https://oshkoshyachtclub.org/calendar