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 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