Sep 5, 2013 · A Flying Scot is a great first boat for you and your family. They are beamy, roomy and quite stable for a CB boat of that size. That said, in all but light air, a Scot is more of an …

Oct 17, 2010 · Personally I chose the Flying Scot. I don't think you could go wrong with either (or a Thistle). I have never sailed a Lightning but watch them at my club. The Flying Scot is a …

Jul 24, 2011 · While I enjoyed flying I didnt do it just to punch holes in the sky and sold the plane shortly after moving to my house in VA where the boat is docked. Like a lot of things flying …

Oct 16, 2012 · The Flying Scot would seem to me to be the perfect boat for a seasoned sailor as well as a newbie with a family. As far as the wife goes if she isn't into sailing just take the kids. …

Aug 23, 2008 · If your boat has an overhanging boom or an outboard motor, your flagstaff may be offset to starboard (preferably) from your boat's centerline." (sportfishing boats) "Marconi …

Dec 4, 2004 · You did not buy the wrong boat. I have sailed flying Scots as well as taught sailing in them for over 17 years and have not turned one over yet. Most of those I have seen turn …

Mar 14, 2012 · Please let me also know if I should skip the Snipe and Coronado and go straight for the Scot. I am thinking the smaller boat will be better for a couple of years to learn on and …

Mar 9, 2009 · Also, on the old tall ships, they rigged "flying sails" as well -- however these sails were cut much flatter than a spinnaker. One thing I would miss if I tacked a symmetrical chute …

Sep 11, 2001 · On a gaff-rigged boat, the flag should be flown just below the end of the gaff. To attach your ensign to a flagstaff you can either tie it on with line or use hooks mounted in the …

Mar 19, 2008 · Does anyone have solid advice as far as racing fj's v 420's (purely boat speed related)? My impression is the fj is slightly more responsive, and likes to point a little more than …