Aug 23, 2017 the large cockpit holds eight, making it ideal for gunkholing and family daysaiilng, while a crew or two or ihree can put this popular boat through its paces tor tight, tactical racing. Event turnout made championship the largest of its class in the country deltaville, va june 28, 2007 local and national sailors completed the largest flying scot north american championship nac in history on the 50th anniversary of that onedesign sailboat yesterday at fishing bay yacht club fbyc in deltaville va. Crew were ballast constantly working to keep the boat upright. Discounted flying scot sailboat parts, pulleys and blocks. This means she will come out of the water and is not limited to her waterline hullspeed. Spinnaker ready and fast the flying scot was designed by one of the most prolific and famous smallboat racers of all time. Yacht club of stone harbor flying scot mayra championship july 9, 2016. The flying scot is a day sailer dinghy used for pleasure sailing as well as racing throughout america. All flying scot sailboat paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. The flying scot is a downtoearth boat soundings online. In my year of sailing 4444 i approached the scot as keep it simple.
Flying scot tuning guide by mike noone nockamixon sail club. Apr 04, 2017 however, if i were to compile a ten best list, the flying scot would most certainly be included. Flying scot sailing association fleet 203, in the capital district, is affiliated with the sailing club of washington. Each museumquality flying scot framed print may be customized with hundreds of different frame and mat options. Flying scot br1 full radial airx spinnaker 2017, 2018, 2019 north americans. The name parallels the flying dutchman which was designed a few years earlier. With flying scot sailboats replacing parts is easy and affordable. The name of this organization is the flying scot sailing association fssa. Late summer and fall is the best time to get a bargain on a used scot or other sailboat. Flying scot tuning guide by mike noone nockamixon sail. A number of eyc members are looking to purchase a used flying scot for racing and family use for 2012. It includes a anodized aluminum mast and stainless steel rigging. The large cockpit holds eight, making it ideal for gunkholing and family daysaiilng, while a crew or two or ihree can put this popular boat through its paces tor tight, tactical racing.
You are looking at a used boat, so please consider wisely. The flying scot is a welcoming and affordable class, that aims to grow the sport of sailing and its diversity. Among the many reasons i would pick the flying scot for such a list is that many who chose her for their first sailboat have found her to be the only boat they ever needed. A look at the entire history of the boat and class starts with the. Flying scot class rules sailing club of washington.
The 2017 nac will be hosted by the ohio district at the sandusky sailing club in sandusky, oh from june 25th to june 29th. Flying scot sails mainsails, jibs, and spinnakers north sails. It was designed in 1957 by sandy douglass, who also designed the highlander and thistle, and made important contributions to the development of the international 14. Boat seller network calabasas, ca founded in 1999 by early leaders in the online revolution, the boat seller network is the premier place to buy and sell used boats and watercraft.
Sandy douglass who had already designed the thistle and highlander dinghies. Flying scot sailing association handbook and roster not specified on. Sailing a daysailing boat that has one of the worlds. The flying scot is one of the few small boats which have been in steady production since 1957. Generally we race on saturday afternoons a couple of times a month throughout the year. The scot is a lowdisplacement design she sits shallow in water and she has a flat, tapered shape in the stern which allows her to plane. Lesson day signup procedure after initial registration lts participants will sign up online for upcoming lesson days on.
Membership books close thirty 30 days before any meeting. We suggest practicing the sailing tips, before the mast tuning. This boat is in excellent racing condition or would also make an excellent daysailor. Two of his designs, the thistle and the flying scot, are among the most popular one design racing classes in the united states. Flying scot has almost all of our parts ever made available here. The flying scot sailboat is built to your specifications. Over forty years of sailing and marine construction experience produced the flying scot, a sailing hall of fame design. The new trailer sailors guide to the precision 18 is now available for download. We will have prizes to raffle along with a brand new flying scot jib to be given away. Still lots of life left in this boat and there is an outboard motor mount if needed by the new owner.
A day spent sailing is always far more valuable than a day working on the boat. Fleet 36 is a group of sailors enjoying one design racing on an easy to sail and forgiving boat. History of the flying scot compiled by debbie cycotte. The tips here are important to know if you race the boat. Lesson day signup procedure after initial registration lts participants will sign up online for upcoming lesson days on a firstcome basis, specifying either flying scot or sunfish. Adult sailing faqs greater richmond sailing association. Flying scot sailing means many things to the thousands of flying scot sailors, but they all agree the scot is a timetested design that is comfortable and safe, as well as fast and great fun to sail. Flying scot racing does not guarantee the boats that are listed under the used or brokered section, and can not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. History of the flying scot flying scot sailing association. Our flying scot framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Do not polish the deck the scot deck is sloped, smooth, and very slippery when wet ask my crew about going for an unscheduled swim at midwinters by all means polish the hull and clean up the inside, but dont polish the deck or seat. The flying scot is a timetested design that is comfortable and safe as well as fast and great fun to sail. Flying scot sailboat for sale sailboat plans, sailboats for sale, out to sea, sailboat.
Our full radial br1 flying scot spinnaker has proven to be, hands down, the fastest, most durable and easiest to trim sail ever designed for the flying scot. Tom scotts p18 the book precision sailboat owners page. Aug 19, 2011 a number of eyc members are looking to purchase a used flying scot for racing and family use for 2012. Flying scots are a ballasted centerboard boat that was designed in 1957 and have built about 6300. Sandy douglass october 22, 1904 february 12, 1992 was a racer, designer, and builder of sailing dinghies. Buy flying scot framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Fssa womens nac deep creek yacht clubs june 2627, 2021. To register for the learn to sail program, send in the membership application form and fees for both basic membership and learn to sail.
See our buyers checklist and flying scot specifications below. Lake eustis sailing club, eustis, fl fleets flying scot. The higher the sail areadisplacement, the greater the horsepower relative the weight of the boat. Sailboats, baron, sailing, landscapes, salt, reading, nature, books. Not only does this allow you to rig the boat the way the you want it, but it also give you the option to rig it the way that we. Flying scot sailing association public group facebook. Choose your favorite flying scot sailboat paintings from millions of available designs.
Its perfect for family trips, singlehanded fun, and an excellent racer. The flying scot is built far better than a lightning and is much more comfortable. This is flying scot sailboat rigging by scott nedrelow on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Approximate displacement for the vessel comes in at around 850 pounds. Boston whaler bought this company and operated it plant in florida for only a short time. Buy online one design flying scot sailboat parts at the best price. In a puddle duck, navigation mostly consists of when you sail away from the dock, you remember to take a look back and try and find some big landmarks that can be associated with the launch ramp so it is easy to sail directly there when done for the day. Rather docile daysailers, in the 16 to 20foot range. Our flying scot experts are continually developing better performing products, while also supporting scot sailors with personalized service and clinics to help you sail faster and have more fun. As a small boat racer, douglass was five times the north american champion in. Check out the schedule page for a details on each days fun registration is now open click here to register for 2017 nacs not sailing but want to join us for meals.
Sailing a daysailing boat that has one of the worlds largest. This flying scot sailboats sailboat has a hull made of fiberglass and has an overall length of 19 feet. Buy a new flying scot sailboat through flying scot racing. The flying scot is a 19foot day sailer that is sailed throughout north america. The book came about simply because many sailors on the trailersailor forum pushed me into writing it. The sail has won at least 10 nacs and midewinters including the most recent 3 of both. Custom anodized spars, stainless steel shrouds and stays with adjusters. The flying scot was inducted into the american sailboat hall of fame. Selected for the american sailing hall ot fame in 1998. The flying scot is one of the few small boats which has been in steady production since 1957. This year adult sailing with be taught on our newly acquired flying scot fleet. Originally offered by tom as a self published work, he has made it available for all for free. Someone will be getting a very, very nice boat with a lot of extras excellent shape flying scot 5621 built by flying scot inc, october 2004 white deck and hull with a black waterline stripe. The protest committee concluded that flying scot 112had broken rule 10 on opposite tacks.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the term, sail areadisplacements can be thought of as a sailboats horsepower rating. Flying scot sailing association handbook and roster. History origin of 18 footers mark foy books the galloping ghost the open boat honor roll. This flying scot sailboats flying scot sailboat has a fiberglass hull and an loa of 19 feet length over all. The flying scot, constructed with over fiftyfive years of marine and sailing experience, is perfect for family.
Mad sails built in madison, wi and load rite trailer built in fairless hills, pa. The flying scot was inducted into the american sailboat hall of fame in 1998. Douglass and the boat has been in constant production since 1957. Like most of the past, you would expect it to only exist in museums and books. Going into the 2019 sailing season, fleet 203 has grown to include six scow club. The flying scot was designed by one of the most prolific and famous smallboat racers of all time. A new flying scot racing sailboat comes in your choice of standard hull, and trim colors. I believe these boats are still being made under a different name. The flying scot is the thirdlargest onedesign sailboat class in the us, so there are always lots of used scots available at all price points. Jun 28, 2007 event turnout made championship the largest of its class in the country deltaville, va june 28, 2007 local and national sailors completed the largest flying scot north american championship nac in history on the 50th anniversary of that onedesign sailboat yesterday at fishing bay yacht club fbyc in deltaville va. He gave the scot a unique blend of performance and comfort. I have beat lightings more than once in racing conditions.
Sailboats by boston whaler moderated discussion areas. The flying scot is a onedesign raced internationally with over 50 fleets in the usa. Flying scot yacht,trailer sailer designed by gordon k. The flying scot, now 50 years old, is 19 feet long, 6 feet, 9 inches wide, weighs 850 pounds and draws 4 feet with the centerboard down, 8 inches with it raised. Flying scot sailboat parts, sailing equipment, kits, boats. Initially, fleet 203 consisted of three scow board members as plank owners, along with five scow flying scots. Later there will be a chalk talk in the club while walking his videos. Flying scot most sailboats flying scot sailboat details. Currently, new scots are constructed by flying scot, inc. The scot s design is a big bunch of cleats in a spot that a crew needs to use to change sides.
It is sloop rigged, carries 191 square feet of sail plus a 200squarefoot spinnaker and has a cockpit that will accommodate as many passengers as a 1990 chevy caprice. Jun 16, 2017 the flying scot, now 50 years old, is 19 feet long, 6 feet, 9 inches wide, weighs 850 pounds and draws 4 feet with the centerboard down, 8 inches with it raised. New flying scot sailboat in your choice of standard hull, deck and trim colors. Each student will receive a completed us sailing certification log book that can. Our flying scot sails continue to be proven as the fastest and easiest to trim sails in the class. I have both ownership papers for the boat and the trailer. The flying scot sailing association is a thriving independent organization of owners that work hard to support the strict onedesign nature of the design and sponsor numerous events nationwide. Technical support at vela sailing store with the best customer service, sailing gear and parts. The supercat catamarans made by boston whaler then the hulls are not built as foam filled hulls. I find the impulse 21 uses a solid approach to mounting several lines to the centerboard area.
This mad sails tuning guide gives great insight into not only tuning the boat, but also sailing the boat fast. The late gordon douglass is an internationally known racing champion, so he designed the scot for speed. The flying scot 2020 womens north american championship and 2020 north american championship are being postponed for 1 year. Flying scot learn to sail lake norman community sailing. Contact me, feel free to fully inspect this fine sailboat. The flying scots are kept on a trailer and the cruiser in a slip at selby bay sailing center off the. The large, deep cockpit is ideal for family sailing, providing safe, comfortable sailing for up to eight people.
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