SAILING GLOSSARY Below you will find some key sailing terms. Aft deck Part of the deck that is aft of the cockpit. Adjuster plates The stainless steel multi-holed plates used to attach the shrouds to the chainplates. The outboard plates are hooked for the spinnaker guy. Aft Located in or toward the ...

The Flying Scot is a "one-design" raced internationally with over 50 fleets in the USA. Spinnaker ready and fast! Here we offer some advice and directions on various topics. How to Buy a Flying Scot - Just visit our New Boat Order Page and you can order a Standard or Racing Package. Looking for a us...

Rigging a Flying Scot Step 6 - the Rudder The rudder may be installed prior to launching the boat. Be sure to lift the rudder blade and to install the tiller and secure it at center to help the boat roll in straight off of the trailer. (Note - New boats have a tiller tender to help hold the tiller.)...

Rigging a Flying Scot Step 4 - the Boom To install the boom, first put the boom crutch in the center mounting (the side mountings are generally used only when the boat has to be steered). Set the boom in the boom crutch, slide the gooseneck down over the short track on the mast until the locking pin...

Rigging a Flying Scot Step 5 - the Boom Vang Attach the boom vang, double block, S hook to the vang bail located on the under side of the boom approximately 47" from the forward end with the open side of the S facing forward. (Note - Boats built prior to 1999 may have a track and slide or a shackle ...