The formation of Fleets has always been an important means for Mutineer sailors to connect.  In the early days, 1972-1974, somebody (perhaps Chrysler Marine) divided the country into four areas:  Area A - mid-west, Area B - north, Area C - south and Area D - west.  These four areas were further subdivded (i.e. D2).  A group wishing to form a fleet would apply for a charter from the MCA - cost $2.00.  The MCA would approve and send a packet with the following:  Mutineer Constitution, Sample By-laws, Class Racing Rules, Racing Division Information. Latest Rules Changes, Class Measurements, Sample Local Race Schedule & Scoring, Sample Newsletter and a Mutineer Fleet Roster.  A great value for just $2.00!

It appears in 1975 the area divisions were dropped and the MCA went with the Fleet # system.  Charters for Fleet #s 1 through 48 were offered and charters for all but 5 (Fleets 1, 2, 5, 7 and 11) were issued.  That means at one time there were 43 active Mutineer fleets across the country.  Unfortunately we only have 5 active Mutineer fleets today. 

A central organizing unit, the Chrysler National Class Association based in Detroit, Michigan, began fleet organization around 1976 for all Chrysler lines.   A minimum of three boat owners could request and receive a charter.  Click here to see the historic application for fleet charter.

Michigan seems to be the Mutineer fleet hot spot with 6 fleets at one time.

Today the trend is for a fleet to represent a state.  The exception being Fleet #1 which covers several states along the eastern seaboard.

Why not organize a fleet in your state or area?  Three boats and a willingness to have fun is all that is required.  Look through the list below and choose a fleet # that is not an active fleet, preferable a fleet that formally was organized close to you.  Then send our Commodore a note requesting the MCA to recognize your fleet.