Uffa Fox – Sailing Documentaries and Movies
Profile of legendary sailor Uffa Fox and his relationship with the Royal family.
Uffa Fox (1898–1972) England
Uffa Fox was born on the Isle of Wight, and was raised surrounded by the sea, with the many boats of East Cowes. Uffa was considered to be the father of planing dingy’s, was instrumental for the introduction of trapezing, invented the 27′ airdropped life boat used by, B-17 Flying Fortresses, and Air-Sea Rescue Lancasters, …
Uffa Fox “The Flying 15”
Flying Fifteen has maintained its reputation as an exciting and competitive two-man racing craft. It provides access to sailing at reasonable prices for men and women from 15 to 75 and beyond. With over 3700 boats built, the Flying Fifteen is the largest keel boat class in the world. This 15′ water line, 20′ overall …
Uffa Fox VIGILANT
Type: 22 Square Metre Skerry Uffa Fox Vigilant Specifications: LOA: 34’6″ / 10.51m – LWL: 25’6″ / 7.77m – Beam: 6’4″ / 1.93m – Draft: 4’3” / 1.29m – Hull Number: – Designer: Uffa Fox – Original Owner: Uffa Fox – Current Owner: – Year Built: 1930 – Built By: – Hull Material: – Gross …
Uffa Fox “Flying 25” New Modern Classic Sloop
The Flying 25 was the largest of Uffa’s Flying series of open keelboats. She is reputed to have been so fast she frightened some of the crew! Uffa designed a range of small keelboats based around the popular Flying 15. They ranged from the Flying 10 (14ft) to this the biggest – the Flying 25 …