This 1957 one-design by racing champion Gordon Douglass celebrates 60 years of continuous production this year and remains one of North America’s most successful planing one-designs. 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 by a crew of two or three. In 1998, the Flying Scot was inducted into the American Sailing Hall of Fame and has been used for many U.S. sailing events, including the Mallory, Adams, and Sears Cups.

Boat Specifications

Length Overall: 19 ft (5.8 m)
Beam: 6'9" ft (2.05 m)
Draft-Board Up: 8 in (.2 m)
Draft-Board Down: 48 in (1.2 m)
Mast Height: 28 ft (8.6 m)
Sail Area, Main & Jib: 191 sq. ft (17.65 sq. m)
Sail Area, Spinnaker: 200 sq. ft ( 18.6 sq m)
All Up Weight: 850 lb (386 kg)