Flying Scot
Description
The Flying Scot is a 19-foot, one-design fiberglass daysailer and racer designed by Gordon “Sandy” Douglass in 1957, renowned for its stability, simplicity, and family-friendly capacity of up to eight adults; with over 6,250 hulls built, it remains one of the largest and most active racing classes worldwide, featuring a fractional sloop rig, 206 sq ft of sail, a retractable centerboard, and a lightweight 890-lb displacement that allows planning in moderate winds, while the Flying Scot Sailing Association (FSSA) organizes regattas, supports fleets across North America, and ensures strict class rules, making the boat equally ideal for casual cruising, competitive racing, or lifelong sailing enjoyment.
Construction Details
| Designer | Gordon K. (Sandy) Douglass |
|---|---|
| Builder | Allen Boat Co. |
| Length | 19.000 ft |
| LOA | 19.000 ft |
| LWL | 18.500 ft |
| Beam | 6.750 ft |
| Displacement | 850 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.660 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Foot | 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.24 ft - (7693 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 85.94 ° |
| Diagonal | 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 146.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 16.58 ft - (5054 mm) |
| Foot | 7.08 ft - (2158 mm) |
| Leech | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.18 ft - (1884 mm) |
| Area | * 51.2 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Area | * 210 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | 18.42 ft - (5614 mm) |
| MidGirth | 13.66 ft - (4164 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Area | * 219 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Foot | 5 ft - (1524 mm) |
| Leech | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 3.33 ft - (1015 mm) |
| Area | * 18.33 ft² |
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