Venice Youth Boating Administrator and Green Fleet Coach:
Jabbo Gordon
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Green Fleet consists of first year sailors who have completed the summer 'Learn to Sail' sessions. They sail Internation Optimist Dinghys (IODs), which are affectionatly refered to as Opti's.
Red, White, and Blue Fleets Coach
John Thomas
The Red, White, and Blue fleets (RWB) consist of advanced sailors who have completed a single year of Green Fleet. The Red, White, and Blue fleets are divided by age, although they sail together and act as a single team. The RWB Fleet also sails Opti's.
Portsmouth Coach
John Thomas
The Portsmouth fleet consists of the most advanced sailors, who have sailed with VYBA for a long amount of time. They sail any class of vessel with a Portsmouth rating, and usually own their own boats. The current Porthsmouth fleet consists entirely of Lasers.
High School Coach
Blake Waldron
The High School fleets based out of the Venice Youth Boating Assocaition include the Venice High School Sailing Team, and the Pine View High School Sailing Team. They sail 420 class boats under the instruction of 420 expert Blake Waldron.