Currently active but choosing to race in a bigger group as part of the Portsmouth Fleet.
ARRRRR!!!! The pirates of AYC! The Buccaneer 18 fleet is the only one-design fleet that gives you a three-sail boat (main, jib, and spinnaker) and the option to sail with fleets at Tempe Town Lake and Lake Pleasant.
The “Bucc” is a fast, semi-planing, three-sail centerboard sloop with a symmetrical spinnaker (yes, “Jibe the pole!”) and roller furling jib (how civilized!). Only two people typically race Buccs—so get ready to stay busy—and Buccs are rather comfortable “sit-in” boats with wider gunnels for more comfortable hiking. You may have to hike out on a Bucc in winds above 8kts.
Buccaneer 18s are available in Arizona and the West Region for $1,000 and up, including trailer. Local Bucc sailors often trailer their boats to San Diego or even across the country for One-Design events and Class Championships.
Visit the Buccaneer 18 Class Association Site or the Bucc18 Email Group (Groups.io). The AYC Buccaneer fleet is ready to help anyone who would like to join the raiding party.
AYC Buccaneer Fleet Rules (which affect series scoring only)
Buccaneer Harken One-Design Deck Layout
Lake Pleasant Fleet Captain: Bruce Lee
Tempe Town Lake Fleet Captain: Emory Heisler
Contact either of these guys to learn more about joining the Buccaneer Fleet, getting your own Buccaneer 18, or crewing on one. > CONTACT FORM