The Flying Fifteen is one of the older active designs around. So why do so many sailors choose it in preference to later classes? Here's an excellent post from the Flying Fifteen blog that eloquently makes the argument that the FF's gradual evolution over decades is its strength.
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Fifteener short-listed for Olympic officer elite
Former Flying Fifteen national champion Jack Roy has been short-listed for duty at the Olympics in Weymouth next year, reports Afloat.
McCleery, Dougan are Masters of the Lough
Andrew McCleery and crew Colin Dougan were crowned Masters of Strangford Lough this Saturday as Strangford Sailing Club played host to the Tyrone Crystal October Series, the concluding event of the Strangford Lough Flying Fifteen Masters Trophy.
McCleery, Dougan stay on top form
The Flying Fifteen Western Championships took place in the Larne at the weekend (Oct. 1-2), hosted by East Antrim Boat & Yacht Club. 22 crews descended on the town, in what was the last FFAI event of the season, The welcome and hospitality were great as usual and very appreciated by those who traveled.
Close racing at Killyleagh
Variable south westerly winds were the order of the day on Saturday as Killyleagh Yacht Club played host to the Baraka Cup. Fifteen Flying 15s turned out to compete in the three race event held just off Killyleagh and although the changeable winds made life difficult for race officer David Young, they offered close, competitive racing for the fleet.
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