A beginner's introduction to the boat
The Flying Fifteen (or F15) is a two-person sailing dinghy. The F15 is a keelboat, designed for racing. The keel is quite big and heavy, so capsizes are very rare.
The Flying Fifteen
Uffa Fox and the story of the Flying Fifteen
A brief history
Designed by the legendary Uffa Fox, the 6m (20ft) Flying Fifteen has maintained its reputation as an exciting and competitive two-man racing craft. It provides access to sailing at reasonable prices for men and women from 15 to 75 and beyond.
Boat spec
Flying Fifteen facts
| Designer | Uffa Fox | |
| Overall Length | 20 ft | 6.1 m |
| Waterline Length | 15 ft | 4.6 m |
| Beam | 5 ft | 1.52 m |
| Draft | 2 ft 6 in | 0.76 m |
| Mast Height | 22 ft 6 in | 6.86 m |
| Sail Area | 150 sq ft | 14 sqm |
| Spinnaker Area | 140 sq ft | 13 sqm |
| Hull Weight | 300 lb | 136 kg |
| Keel Weight | 400 lb | 169 kg |
| Minimum Weight | 685 lb | 305 kg |
| Racing Crew | Two | |
| Ideal Crew Range | 18 - 28 st | 145 - 185 kg |
| Source: Flying Fifteen New Zealand website | ||
FFI Championship Regulations
FFI Championship Regulations, updated 2010. pdf
FFI Constitution
The Flying Fifteen International Constitution, updated 2010. pdf
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