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The Flying Fifteen

Flying Fifteen Photo: Flying 15  International

With over 3700 boats built, the Flying Fifteen is the largest keel boat class in the world.

 This 15' water line, 20' overall 2 person keel boat represents some of the best that sailing has to offer.

Weighing in at little over 300kg the planing hull fixed keel design is attractive to the performance enthusiast and novice alike.

Capable of 14 knots plus off the wind in flat water with no trapeze to worry about, few if any boats in its category can match its ultimate performance.   An efficient rig and fine entry also provide for good performance and exhilarating competition upwind.

This combined with a boat that has the stability and safety of a fixed keel together with the practicalities that come from being trailerable, makes for a unique combination.

Flying 15 Specifications

Overall Length	6.1 m.
Length at Waterline	4.6 m.
Beam	1.5 m.
Draft	0.8 m.
Mast Height	6.86 m.
Hull Weight	136 kg.
Construction	Varies
Sail Area	15 sq. m.
Racing Crew	2

Flying 15 History

1947	Designed by Uffa Fox
1950	"Serena" FF196 launched at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
1978	Class gains International status

The Flying 15 Online

Web Pages:	International Association
	Australian Association
	WA Association
Discussion	Flying 15 Mailing List

Online Clubs Sailing the Flying 15

Albert Park Yacht Club
Canberra Yacht Club
Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club
Mordialloc Sailing Club
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
YMCA Sailing Club of Canberra

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