The Highlander is a fast, stable, and versatile 20-foot one-design sailboat that delivers the feel of a much larger keelboat without the complexity. Designed for both competitive racing and enjoyable day sailing, the Highlander is known for its exceptional balance, forgiving handling, and impressive performance across a wide range of wind conditions.
The Inland 20 Scow (I-20) is a thrilling high-performance 20-foot racing sailboat designed for two people and celebrated in one-design fleets across the U.S. It features a distinctive flat-bottomed scow hull with twin bilgeboards and twin rudders, a fractional sloop rig, and a lively sail plan including mainsail, jib, and an asymmetric spinnaker on a retractable bowsprit — all optimized for exhilarating performance and easy handling off the wind.
The Interlake is a classic 18-foot one-design sailboat with deep Midwest roots and a long history of competitive sailing. This versatile monohull dinghy features a fractional sloop rig with mainsail, jib, and optional spinnaker, making it both fast and agile on the water while remaining easy to handle for two to three crew.
The Lightning is a fast, responsive, and highly competitive 19-foot one-design centerboard boat that has been a cornerstone of American sailing for decades. Designed by Olin Stephens, the Lightning combines tactical racing, teamwork, and close competition in a boat that rewards skill without requiring extreme athleticism.
Sailed by a crew of three, the Lightning is known for its powerful upwind performance, lively downwind planing, and exceptionally close racing.
The MC Scow is one of the most popular and enduring one-design sailboats in North America, known for its simple rig, responsive handling, and competitive racing. Designed as a single-handed scow, the MC delivers exciting performance without unnecessary complexity, making it equally appealing to experienced racers and sailors moving up from junior or recreational boats.
With its flat, wide hull and powerful sail plan, the MC planes easily in breeze while remaining forgiving and controllable in lighter air.
At Indian Lake Yacht Club, the cruiser fleet is a robust and diverse group of non-class monohulls. The fleet includes boats from American, Cape Dory, Catalina, Chrysler, Com-Pac, Herreshoff, Hunter, MacGregor, O’Day, Precision, Sea Fox, S2, and West Wight Potter, creating a true patchwork of designs, personalities, and sailing styles.
Ice Boating on Indian Lake – Where Winter Winds Turn to Thrills
When winter bites and Indian Lake freezes solid, an entirely new adventure awakens — ice boating! This high‑octane winter sport transforms the frozen surface into a sprawling natural racecourse where sleek, wind‑powered ice boats skim across the ice at thrilling speeds. Expert local ice boaters rig their vessels, catch championship‑worthy gusts, and unleash them across the lake in a spectacle of speed, skill, and fearless fun.
