When I retired to Saltspring Island in 2007 I felt the need to find a boat that would forgive the speed that my aging body moved. After a lifetime of sailing racing dinghies I wanted something a bit more stable than a Fireball or an International Canoe. I stumbled upon a keel boat that could plane, looked sporty and was old enough to be affordable. It was a Flying Fifteen, designed in 1947, this one was built in 1972 by a very good English builder. I keep her in the water at our sailing club, 8 minutes from my home, fully rigged under a cover. In less than 5 minutes from when I arrive at the club I am sailing, and I am sailing a lot. A boat that is sailed often is a happy boat and she continues to give me much joy. Twelve years ago, in a blustery North wind she broke the club record for the “Round Prevost Island Race”, a record that she still holds. Last year she won the overall Club Championship in her 52nd year. She doesn’t ask much but she sure delivers.
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The 15 could be antique even if glass.nice to see it displayed.i went from dinghy’s after sailing a 15 in HongKong for 2 years around 1993..as it suited my age limitations also the harbour not a good place to capsize! In Brisbane there is a fleet in Sandgate sailing on Moreton Bay.
A very pretty boat and points well enough to go up a flagpole! Still have 3455 up the garden in a shed but unused ( I,m 88 and too busy) Ron Godwin.