The Flying Scots ® are Fast, Stable and Safe
The Flying Scots ® are a very stable, simple to rig, 19′ open cockpit daysailer, and has an active fleet at LMSC with a current total of 12 boats on the club premises.
Fifty years of sailing and marine construction experience produced the Flying Scot®, a Sailing Hall of Fame design. It’s perfect for family trips, single-handed fun, and an excellent racer crewed by only two. It is also a good investment. Each Flying Scot® is hand-crafted with the highest quality materials and methods.
A one-design (original Scots can be as fast as new Scots), the first Scot ever built still wins races! Tommy Weaver, from our own Fleet 158, proudly sails hull number 2 and is definitely a competitive threat every time he launches for a race. The late Gordon Douglass was an internationally known racing champion, so he designed the Scot for speed.
The Scot is a light-displacement, shallow draft design (she launches in 12 inches of water), great for “gunkholing” in shallow rivers and lakes. She has a flat, tapered shape in the stern which allows her to plane. This means she will come out of the water and is not limited to her waterline hull-speed. With over 200 square feet of sail area, she has the “engine” to move well in any wind speed. Get her on a beam-reach with 15 knots of wind, and experience the thrill of a planing hull! The Scot is not a “flopsy” acrobatic design. Her slightly tunneled hull design, hard bilges and weighted centerboard provide a strong righting moment. The wide side deck and seat allow the Scot to take a knock- down with little or no water in the boat, and one person can easily right her in the water.
Call 803-735-0011 or email Fleet Captain Tommy Weaver for more information on the Flying Scot® or Flying Scot® fleet 158 at LMSC. If you are interested, Tommy will be happy to arrange a demo sail with a local skipper. Between racing, day cruising, and social gatherings, we, in Fleet 158, manage to have more than our share of fun and enjoyment.
You may also visit the national Flying Scot Sailing Association (FSSA) website and the Flying Scot® builder’s website for additional information on the boat, the class association, and the sailors around the country who love sail it. Or call the factory with any questions at 1-800-864-7208. Take a test sail; visit them anytime.
See the Club Calendar for all the Flying Scot scheduled events.
