Although the schedule and format may vary from year to year, there are usually one or two warmup races to begin the season, two seasonlong trophy series with differing numbers of races to suit members preferences, and an occasional special race accompanying a social event at the lake. Flying scot tuning guide and tips sailing a daysailing. Come on out for tips and practice tacking, gybing, and. We suggest practicing the sailing tips, before the mast tuning. Flying scot tuning guide by mike noone nockamixon sail. The flying scot is a downtoearth boat soundings online. Thank you for choosing quantum sails for your flying scot. Your scot fly performance clinic at lmsc on april 29th and 30th. The flying scot is a welcoming and affordable class, that aims to grow the sport of sailing and its diversity.
Our flying scot sails continue to be proven as the fastest and easiest to trim sails in the class. Similarly, many trainers do well racing around the buoys. Zim sailing is based on rhode island and manufacturers the worlds best club 420, flying junior, and optimist sailboats. This video was made for the chicago boat show speaker series. Jeff linton and zeke horowitz are going to impart some scot wisdom on thursday and friday, february 14, 2020, before the george washington birthday regatta.
Selected for the american sailing hall ot fame in 1998. Flipping the boat the process started with flipping the boat. This will position the tack of the jib closer to centerline when sailing upwind on port tack. Sailing a daysailing boat that has one of the worlds. Master constitution bylaws 8232016 sailing club of. Rig the flying scot always from the starboard side and follow a routine such as the following. Flying scot racing making your sailing experience more. Check out harken hardware and deck layouts for 210 mainsheet and winchless genoa systems. 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. Need to be certified by asa, us sailing or pass a 20 question written exam administered in the marina office. They run through blocks better and are easier on the hands. In the short term, world sailing will not hold olympic qualification events for africa, asia, or europe. We measured in leisurely on sunday, but the womens national championships and the juniors national championships always held on sunday before the main event at the flying scot nacs were both cancelled due to high winds.
Oct 27, 2015 watch the starts of race 1 and race 2 from inside the boat at the 2015 flying scot egyptian cup and midwest district championship at carlyle sailing association. Flying scot class rules sailing club of washington. Channels the newsletter of the sailing club of washington. West coast sailing is your source for flying scot sailboat parts and accessories. Below we have gathered a variety of sailing related tips and tricks to help make your sailing experience more enjoyable. Flying scot tuning guide the main should be trimmed so that visit our web site at for the latest flying scot news and tuning tips. You are hereflying scot tuning guide by mike noone.
Get ready for summer sailing few tips from our flying scot experts zeke and brian. Ed martin, noaas supervisor for cartography will give a presentation on charts both paper and electronic as well as noaas numerous functions. Flying scots are a ballasted centerboard boat that was designed in 1957 and have built about 6300. Buy online one design flying scot sailboat parts at the best price. A day spent sailing is always far more valuable than a day working on the boat. A cheap, fast, fun trapeeze spinnaker dink seems like the answer.
The skipper has the helm and thus should make small weight adjustments all the time. 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. If you have any questions or additional tips you would like to share then please feel free to email us. Channels may 2017 5 scow group bvi trip report in early march, a group of four former scow commodores, a former scow skipper director, a former alexandria yacht club commodore, and a family member spent a memorable week sailing the blue waters of the british virgin islands aboard a sunsail 444 catamaran. Flying scot racing guide flying scot sail trim chart. The pair of marcus and marc eagan is a tough twogeneration team to beat in the flying scot. Wherever you are in the world, there is a fullservice loft near you. Help on your flying scot sailboat sailing a daysailing. Several of the original charter members are still sailing with the fleet which currently has close to 30 members. Dont forget to put a reference mark on jib sheets, topping lift, vang, and mainsheet. Core sound 17, core sound 20, lightning, sea pearl 21, phoenix iii, daysailor i or ii, mariner 19, blue jay, hobie adventure island or tandem island, hobie 21, hobie 18 magnum, flying scot, triak, many other ideas as well, but that ought to be enough to kill at least one afternoon at work on. Visit our web site at for the latest flying scot news and tuning tips. Watch this artistic compilation of flying scot photos and racing videos. Commodores report inside this issue lake murray sailing.
Lake eustis sailing club, eustis, fl fleets flying scot. Hosted by the sarasota sailing squadron, this would be a road trip that would give you some local bragging rights for the entire season. Safety emergency situations hyperthermia hypothermia medical conditions and sailing flying scot rescue safety is many things personal gear for sailing sailing strains and pains h. Generally we race on saturday afternoons a couple of times a month throughout the year. Theyre great for singlehanded or family fun, learning the ropes, and excellent racers.
Oct 07, 2010 today were going to be doing a number of sailing maneuvers. Together with the 2019 gwbr we are scheduling a flying scot sailing clinic february 1415 at lesc. Griffin orr and his team are ready to help us improve our skills. We also hold race training on several sunday mornings so those with little or no racing experience can get some tips and ideas from those with more experience. To keep the cost of acquisition and upkeep of flying scot sloops within modest limits without sacrificing high standards of performance and seaworthiness. Raise spinnaker flying scot beginner training youtube. Before we begin with sailing theory, here are some tips on making your lessons more. Sailing tips capsizing mooring putting a scot to bed haul out general info g. The newsletter of the sailing club of washington february 2004 commodores log tivities n repairs. Aug 02, 2017 many of the boats already mentioned can fit in this category as wellthe j22, flying scot, lido 14 and ensign have all introduced untold newbies to the art of sailing, and the gorgeous tartan fantail is also available in a dedicated trainer version.
This regatta will be governed by the rules as defined by the current edition of the racing rules of sailing rrs and rules of the flying scot class. 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. Monday, march 8, 2004 since our january meeting was cancelled due to frozen pipes and water damage at the american legion, weve rescheduled the scow home movie night for february. The newsletter of the sailing club of washington march 2011. Im trying to get a fleet going here since we may not have enough water to race the 24 and i would rather be beaten with a dog chain than race a flying scot. Notice of race lightning flying scot early bird regatta may. Fleet 36 is a group of sailors enjoying one design racing on an easy to sail and forgiving boat.
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. Official publication of the flying scot sailing association flying scot sailing association 3008 millwood ave. I teach you the basics you need to know to begin sailing, from vocabulary and parts of the boat to getting underway and. Check out harken hardware and deck layouts for 470 vang, twocar mainsheet, and spinnaker pump. Flying scot racing sailboats provides the flying scot dinghy sailor with information about flying scot parts, accessories, news, and photography. Sailing can be exhilarating, challenging, andcompetitive. Stow life jackets and other gear, attach the boom vang, and lower the centerboard to help minimize rolling. Flying scot tuning guide and tips page 3 weight positioning is critical using weight to help steer the boat is fast because it means less tiller. Ncsc guidelines for rigging and sailing the flying scot. Marcus eagan flying scot midwinters sailhandling guide. Thoughts, tips, techniques and tactics for singlehanded sailing.
Flying scot tuning guide by mike noone nockamixon sail club. This two day clinic is open to all flying scot sailors regardless of location or club affiliation. This mad sails tuning guide gives great insight into not only tuning the boat, but also sailing the boat fast. Introducing the flying scot beginner training series. Facilitated by regatta winning veteran, john kriedler, this event targets the novice or intermediate flying scot sailor while offering an opportunity for the regatta. The name parallels the flying dutchman which was designed a few years earlier. Tips and tricks flying scot racing making your sailing. Sandy douglass who had already designed the thistle and highlander dinghies. The six categories of daysailers, and why we love them sail. While windward sheet tension in the breeze will help increase power and pointing in the scot, too much can make the boat harder. Quantums dehler 30 od sail package lets you play harder whether youre in race or cruise mode.
Channels, the newsletter of the sailing club of washington. And more are in the pipeline from our very active and popular training program. 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. It is a good starting point on setting up rigging the boat if you dont have a clue. The flying scot the scot is both a pleasure to sail, and an excellent. Technical support at vela sailing store with the best customer service, sailing gear and parts. The following is a guide to use in boat setup and preparation.
Flip one side over the other so its inside out, and roll it up from aft forward and stow it. The ioc are engaging with world sailing to develop the necessary plans in full partnership and to ensure full transparency with a focus on information for world sailing and the athletes. These are the essential numbers which will allow you to get the most from your quantum flying scot sails. Sep 02, 2015 watch the starts of race 1 and race 2 from inside the boat at the 2015 flying scot egyptian cup and midwest district championship at carlyle sailing association. The washington sailing marina, located in alexandria, is the premier facility for onedesign and small sailboat racing in the d. Targeting primarily the beginning sailor, only basic sailing skills are required for entry. The boat is stable, accommodating to different body types and ages and is the boat that most pass holders sail once they are qualified. Our smallboat fleets also have racing on thursdays and saturdays. Flying scot clinic at the george washington birthday regatta lake eustis, fl. Get hardware layouts, rigging tips, boat specifications, and links to other useful class information. Initially, fleet 203 consisted of three scow board members as plank owners, along with five scow flying scots. In setting the mast rake on a flying scot, most scot sailors run a tape.
We can help you out whether you are heading for the races, or just out cruising. This boat is in excellent racing condition or would also make an excellent daysailor. Flying scot tuning guide brian hayes 2038777627 brian. Flying scot information spring work session launch day preparing to sail sailing tips capsizing mooring putting a scot to bed haul out general info g. Flying scot midwinters, march 2227, sarasota florida.
To promote a onedesign class of flying scot sloops in which racing shall be to determine the skill of the helmsman the person on the tiller, regardless of gender and crew. March 2011 5 a great year to become a scow skipper by dan sandhaus scow skipper director since taking over the skipper director position in may of last year, scow certified about 25 new scow flying scot skippers and 8 new cruiser skippers in 2010. Featuring mad sails owner, sailmaker, and flying scot regatta winning. Wrap the tiller line one time around the tip of the tiller. 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. The objective of the fssa is to promote flying scot class racing under uniform. I used foam insulation boards and tarps to cover the. Stow life jackets and other gear, attach the boom vang, and lower the centerboard to. Discounted flying scot sailboat parts, pulleys and blocks. The tips here are important to know if you race the boat.
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. Triedandtrue systems for various onedesign classes. Flying scot clinic fleet 23 corinthian sailing club, dallas texas its time for another session on the water. We are in the greater new york district of the fssa. The club conducts races on most weekends, from may through september. Flying scot sail trim ullman sails pdf catalogs documentation. One design deck layouts harken sailboat hardware and. Flying scot tuning guide sailing a daysailing boat that. Flying scot sailing association fleet 203, in the capital district, is affiliated with the sailing club of washington.
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. Safety emergency situations hyperthermia hypothermia medical conditions and sailing flying scot rescue safety is many things personal gear for sailing sailing strains and pains. Marc eagan, above helming at the 2005 flying scot north americans, and at left, is perhaps the greatest flying scot sailor of all time. This book is only available as a free download from. West coast sailing is proud to be a key dealer for their sailboats in north america and your go to source for new boats and service. Apr 12, 2016 the flying scot sailboat, the flying scot is a onedesign raced internationally with over 100 fleets in the usa.
Greta mitman sailing with jen judkins won the flying scot womens nac sailed at massapoag yacht club ma. Used models can be found on websites, sailing club bulletin boards, and classified ads for as little as a few thousand dollars. Rules the regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the racing rules of sailing rrs. The flying scot is a day sailer dinghy used for pleasure sailing as well as racing throughout america. Commodores log thom unger summer is officially here. Notice of race lightning flying scot early bird regatta may 1618, 2008 the flag officers and the members of cedar point yacht club extend a cordial invitation to you to join us for the lightning flying scot early bird regatta and exclusive north sails one design clinic. Another area we also play with is the amount of windward sheeting on the jib.
Theyve dominated many of the classs major championships of late, and this years midwinter. To my knowledge, the wayfarer is considered the best dinghy to go cruising and camping in. General guides light airs sail trim guide light airs downwind trim guide class guides cal 20 cal 20 sailing guide cal. The first step to a new quantum sail is to tell us a bit about your needs. Elevate your season with the new fusion m vx racing sails. Make your scot fly performance clinic april 28th, 29th, 2018 lake murray sailing club chapin, sc 29036 scheduled just in time for a great 48 tune up, flying scot fleet 158 and lake murray sailing club invite you to participate in our annual performance clinic, make your scot fly. In 1998, the flying scot was inducted into the american sailing hall of fame and has been used for many u. Also, lower stretch more energy transferred to the boat.
Some of these tips are specific to the flying scot while others are generic to sailing. Flying scot sail trim chart wind strength in knots. After memorial day, nothing but summer sailing is ahead. Hosted by the sandusky sailing club 814 e water st sandusky, oh 44870 419 6251963 1. Sailboat rigging guides expert advice west coast sailing. The video serves to teach comfort and control when sailing in big winds. Hosted by the corinthian sailing club of dallas tx 082717 1. Metro area, and host to the potomac river sailing association, daingerfield island sailing fleet, sailing club of washington, georgetown sailing team, and the national yacht club. Scheduled just in time for a great 48 tune up, flying scot fleet 158 and lake murray sailing club invite you to participate in our annual performance clinic, make your scot fly. Use these ideas and numbers in developing your program. Beachcruising or sailingcamping boats come in all shapes and styles, ranging from onedesign sail trainers like the flying scot, hobie 16 and wayfarer 16 to more cruisingoriented craft, like the hobie mirage trimaran series, the norseboat line or the ukbuilt cornish shrimperseries. I have even heard of folks crossing the english channel and another guy sailing to iceland and back from norway. Use the diagram below to reference harken part numbers to appropriate application on your flying scot sailboat.
What is the best dinghy to go cruising and camping in. Take a look at our sailing, racing and tuning guides. We will start with boat rigging around noon, water training afterwards. The flying scot, constructed with over fiftyfive years of marine and sailing experience, is perfect for family. Flying scot sailboat rigging video part 1 duration. Pay attention to the commands that were using, and the sequence of steps involved in each maneu. Mainsail luff tension mainsheet tension outhaul upwind vang.
When looking at a beach cruiser, the first things you want. Channels the newsletter of the sailing club of washington june 1999 june speaker. Introduction to tuning, trimming and racing your flying scot. Shallowwater beach cruising in a small sailboat sail. Washington sailing marina sailing lessons, kayaks, paddling. New flying scot crew members at clinton lake are initialy trained to start, tack, jibe, and round marks from the center of the boat. Ride along with with ryan and stacey from mad sails as they execute a perfect pinend start in the first race and follow along with them until they make their first tack. Oct 24, 2012 found the boats at a local boat club where they had been donated to a youth program that didnt use them. We try to get ten or more flying scots on the line for every race. Flying scot manual or book flying scot sailing association. Rules the regatta will be governed by the racing rules of sailing, the prescriptions of us sailing when they apply, the rules of the international lightning class association and the flying scot class, and by the sailing instructions. Sailing can be relaxing, calming, and maybespiritual its whatever you want it to be. Channels may 2017 draft sailing club of washington home. Hard bilges and weighted centerboard make the flying scot practically untippable and perfect for family daysailing, while its deliberately simple rig shifts focus from tuning and boat speed toward exciting tactical racing.
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