Start Sunfish Sailing!

The Sunfish sailboat is a personal-size sailing dinghy that can be casually cruised or competitively raced. All sailors start somewhere. This website is meant to be a collection of resources that help newbies and veterans alike.

Get Started

Community ⛵️

Sunfish sailors are the nicest people. Some attribute this friendliness to how connected the sailors are to the boat and the water - and it's difficult to get angry at your crew on a personal dingy. It's a wonderful community to be involved in.

Easy to Start 🐣

The Sunfish allows anyone to sail. Many children and older sailors use Sunfish to start their nautical careers. It's a safe and economical way to get on the water.

Hard to Master 🦅

The Sunfish has fierce competition. The ISCA (International Sunfish Class Association) has scheduled many races worldwide. There's always an upcoming race with the Sunfish.

Sailing Skills 🪢

The Sunfish forces sailing fundamentals. With the Sunfish, you are responsible for all things on the water. The Sunfish will make you a better sailor.

Simplicity ☯️

The Sunfish is simple. This simplicity allows for a sailor to get on the water in minutes. There's no need to be precious about the boat - enjoy sailing in its purest form.

A Sunfish boat sailing in front of a building.
The beautiful simplicity of Sunfish sailing.