While the flying scot will perform with an extremely wide range of crew weights, we suggest trying to sail with as close to 360 to 450 lb. 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. I have been sailing in the flying scot class since 1966, and would be delighted to answer any questions that you may have. 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. From the pages of sail magazine, comes the first new anthology in nearly 15 years on the popular subject of sail trim. From fernhurst books sail to win series 14 nutsandbolts texts about racing come two books on dinghy skills. We can call this the sail s presentation to the wind. Video with tips and advice on how to trim the mainsail on a flying scot. Great 48 regatta, having a ball, spinnaker trim, rolling over the scot, greater ny district 2011, doolittle. Built of lightweight 29 and 40 mm carbo blocks, this freerunning. New flying scot crew members at clinton lake are initialy trained to start, tack, jibe, and round marks from the center of the boat. Buy a new flying scot sailboat through flying scot racing. Flying scot racing making your sailing experience more enjoyable. Mainsail trim pointers, reefing and sail care for the beneteau oceanis series the following points on mainsail trim apply both to the furling and classic mainsails we produce for beneteau usa and the oceanis line of boats.
Flying scot sail trim with zeke horowitz north sails. The main should be trimmed so that the upper batten is parallel to the boom sighted from under the boom looking up the sail. Generally we race on saturday afternoons a couple of times a month throughout the year. Best book that ive read by far is frank bethwaites book high performance sailing. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. Being right on the starting line you will experience every little rule of the book being used by your fellow sailors. They run through blocks better and are easier on the hands. All of the really important stuff about sail trim and sailboat racing is in here in clear. 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. 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.
This beautifully illustrated and wellorganised book shows the reader step by step, how to trim their sails and rig for maximum performance. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Having said that, though, a new sailor will learn and benefit from reading hahnes book. Genoa mainsail trim, spinnaker gennaker, rig tuning illustrated nautical manuals. Also, lower stretch more energy transferred to the boat. The skipper should always hold his mainsheet and be ready to ease it quickly when he feels an increase in his weather helm i. I never read it so i cant say anything good or bad about the book. Scots n water the flying scot class magazine flying. Flying scot sailing world all things sailing, sail. 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. Download the pdf of genoa trim made easy to view the sheet tension guide mentioned in the article above. This boat is in excellent racing condition or would also make an excellent daysailor. The flying scot is a 19foot day sailer that is sailed throughout north america.
I have a young family who loves to sail with me but also spend a lot of time sailing solo. Must have at least two students registered for a class to take place. Rya start yachting, competent crew, day skipper, icc charter licence, coastal skipper, yachtmaster, radar, vhf radio. This book reveals the winning ways of a major sailing champion, greg fisher. Instead, you get 20 pages on poorly simplified and misrepresented fluid dynamics granted, i was an aerospace engineer in college, 30 pages on different kinds of boats, 15 pages about a new automated sail trim on some crazy german boat, and 2 pages that with no real explanation dictate rig tuning and sail trim for a variety of conditions. The sails are in good condition for club racing and include 2 spinnakers. As a quantum sail consultant, bill will be supporting a number of one design classes including the j22s, thistle, flying scot, vx and others as well as working with bigger racing boats and cruising clients. Flying scot sailboat parts, sailing equipment, kits, boats. He is currently active in onedesign racing in vipers, j22s, flying scots. Raise spinnaker flying scot beginner training youtube. A new app shows what happens when you are trimming the sail.
The snug rig jib, like the tight rig jib, is a great choice for those who sail in primarily light and sloppy conditions or are relatively newer sailors, still becoming familiar with steering the flying scot. Buy the best of sail trim foreign ed by charles mason isbn. Payment click here for complete payment information. A sail s luff should face directly into the wind so that air streams evenly on both sides. For sure, buying a flying scot is a reasonable way to go in my opinion.
Keep the board all the way down when sailing upwind in all conditions. Again, the flying scot is intended to be a simple boat to sail, in order to let you get your head out of your boat while racing or daysailing. First i came across a very nice youtube video describing the basics of using the flying scot spinnaker. Flying scot sails mainsails, jibs, and spinnakers north sails. The trim book gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling, including mainsail and genoa trim, helming and the trim and. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The application explains what happens when one is playing around with the various trimming functions on a sailboat.
They understand that speed is always good, at least on the water, and properly trimmed sails contribute to maximum boat speed. The deck has been resprayed around the edges after all cracking and scratches were filled. I have come to the conclusion that one of two boats will fit my needs the flying scot and the lighting. Optimal headsail trim will not only improve your boats sailing performance, but it will make your boat easier to steer in stronger winds. If you are within an inch of what the sailmaker is saying in the tuning guide, you are close enough.
North sails one design flying scot secure order form. Flying scot tuning guide by mike noone nockamixon sail. Flying scot tuning guide by mike noone nockamixon sail club. The name parallels the flying dutchman which was designed a few years earlier. Centerboard was inspected and looks good with a new shim put in. Its perfect for family trips, singlehanded fun, and an excellent racer. 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. Trim, north u racing tactics, and north u cruising and seamanship books and discs. Main sail steers the flying scot the mainsail is very important in steering the scot. Fleet 36 is a group of sailors enjoying one design racing on an easy to sail and forgiving boat.
The flying scot is a very stable, easy to sail and rig. The resulting sail areadisplacement ratio is 34 and to say the combination was a success would be an understatement. Rya sailing school learn to sail in scotland 1st scotsail training is one of scotlands premier rya sailing schools based at largs and offers a full range of rya practical sailing courses in scotland and rya theory sailing courses at largs yacht haven, scotland and preston marina lancashire, england. The north sails flying scot recreational jib is built out of north sails exclusive nordac 6. Flying scot tuning guide sailing a daysailing boat that. First the lesson on flying the flying scot spinnaker. When the boat is tracking well again, and the helm is balanced. We wanted a course that would focus on the most important skills in racing, a sort of boat racing for ordinary mortals, says hubbell in the books introduction. Built in 1993 allwhite with red stripes and blue bottom paint. Our trimming efforts aim at making the entire sail, from foot to head, present to the wind evenly and at the correct angle. The scots stability is exceptional which allows my family to sail on days when there are no other centerboarders out. The snug rig jib, like the tight rig jib, is a great choice for those who sail in primarily light and sloppy conditions or are relatively newer sailors, still.
Engineered and built by north sails, this cloth has been used on thousands of cruising and day sailing sails built by north sails over the past several years. Scots n water the flying scot class magazine if you have an article to contribute, wed love to hear from you. Sandy douglass who had already designed the thistle and highlander dinghies. Introducing the flying scot beginner training series. Illustrated sail rig tuning abebooks shop for books. Downloadable sail trim guides articles quantum sails. Print them and keep them on your boat, reference them as needed for unusual conditions, or to teach the new guy on the boat how to approach trim. The sail has won at least 10 nacs and midewinters including the most recent 3 of both. Flying scot sail order form north sails one design north. Maximum sail power the complete guide to sails, sail technology and performance brian hancock m m a a x x i i m m u u m m s s a a i i l l p p o o w w e e r r hancock maximum sail poweris the best book on sails and sail trim to come along in a generation. This jib is ideal for those scot sailors who want a very forgiving sail to trim and steer but want an easy set up tuning wise. If the boat were to be raced it would need a new gasket and the bottom repainted. Starting maneuvers flying scot sailing association.
Scots n water the flying scot class magazine flying scot. The flying scot is a day sailer dinghy used for pleasure sailing as well as racing throughout america. To measure the aft rake of your mast, hoist a tape measure on the. In an effort to offer a more manageable family oriented boat, douglas designed the flying scot with the same 191 square foot sail area as the thistle but she weighs in at 850 lbs. The flying scot sailboat is built to your specifications. Flying scot racing sails sail pricse includes class royalties. Flying scot br1 full radial airx spinnaker 2017, 2018, 2019 north americans. From fernhurst books sail to win series 14 nutsandbolts texts about racing come two. The scot s stability is exceptional which allows my family to sail on days when there are no other centerboarders out. Flying scot sailing association public group facebook. Flying scot quantum sails custom sail design and yacht sails. Still lots of life left in this boat and there is an outboard motor mount if. Sail trim main sheet trim the upper batten is parallel to the boom sighted from under the boom looking up the sail.
That was sandys motto back in the beginning and it still is today. It takes a bit longer to learn to use the traveller well enough to be competitive in a class that has one, and you must spend time and attention on the course fiddling with it. Just be aware, they are pretty powerful boats, they can easily get away from a beginner. If you are standing in front of your newly purchased boat and dont have a clue how to set it up for sailing, then you can either. I like to see no less than 28 3 for this measurement. 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. The new book of sail trim by ken textor, paperback. In lighter winds, or when sailing in a great deal of chop, it is helpful to ease the mainsheet slightly so the upper batten is angled out approximately 5. Our flying scot sails continue to be proven as the fastest and easiest to trim sails in the class. The user can select the sail he wants to trim mainsail or headsail. Apr 04, 2017 however, if i were to compile a ten best list, the flying scot would most certainly be included. Over forty years of sailing and marine construction experience produced the flying scot, a sailing hall of fame design. However, if i were to compile a ten best list, the flying scot would most certainly be included. Dont forget to put a reference mark on jib sheets, topping lift, vang, and mainsheet.
Built in 1990 on weight and rerigged as factory spec racer including new lines and hardware for racing and thicker 18 forestay with all new stays and extensions. In sailing the boats we can offer these general ideas and observations that will apply to the 311s through to the newest. With detailed instructions, illustrations, and photos, these downloadable guides are a musthave resource for every sailor. Flying scot sails one design sails and accessories. With 44 articles that have never before appeared in book form, the new book of sail trim provides concise, easytounderstand instruction in every facet of sails and sail. Scotsail start yachting, competent crew, day skipper. Conversely, the sail will probably need to be trimmed in lulls. Flying scots are a ballasted centerboard boat that was designed in 1957 and have built about 6300. Use less sail and be careful with how much wind you go out in. The boat is solid, with only cosmetic issues in the gelcoat. This is the lowest cost tip in the book, but, probably has the largest payoff in improved performance than many other more expensive go fasts. Don t worry, tom hubbell sat down with onedesign guru and north sailmaker greg fisher and broached the conversation for you in sailboat racing with greg fisher. Feb 19, 2017 in an effort to offer a more manageable family oriented boat, douglas designed the flying scot with the same 191 square foot sail area as the thistle but she weighs in at 850 lbs. This is flying scot sailboat rigging by scott nedrelow on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Using his expertise in sail trim, tom has helped numerous teams improve. See our buyers checklist and flying scot specifications below. The scot is easy to rig, fast to sail and built to last. Look at the jibs leading edge, or luff, as you begin to determine its trim.
The north u trim book treats boat speed and boat handling topics in the same accessible style as north u tactics. In some cases, the fastest part about owning a new boat, is knowing that. If the telltales hang down, or if the leeward telltale spins, the sail is overtrimmed. Flying scot racing making your sailing experience more. Complete sail plan data for the flying scot sailboat. Second i mention a good resource for looking at how the scot is intended to appear when racing. Sailors can handhold loaded lines and trim and ease under complete control. The flying scot is a downtoearth boat soundings online.
We have worked hard to design and produce the fastest sails available. The boat is stable, accommodating to different body types and ages and is the boat that most pass holders sail once they are qualified. Ease until the sail just begins to luff and trim just enough to stop luffing, or ease until the middle telltales flow straight aft. Flying scot manual or book flying scot sailing association. The flying scot, constructed with over fiftyfive years of marine and sailing experience, is perfect for family. Bill continues to be based in rockwall, helping to extend the sales, service, and support provided by quantum sails gulf coast in seabrook. 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. There are large racing fleet of flying scot through out north america. Flying scot racing sailboats provides the flying scot dinghy sailor with information about flying scot parts, accessories, news, and photography. A number of controls are at hand for getting sails flying right. Learning to race the flying scot with a little help from my friends. Sep 01, 2005 the difference between books on sail trim and theory really comes down to the graphics used to help in explanation. Delivery date a delivery date will be assigned to your order and emailed to you with your order confirmation.
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