Flying Fifteen International

Welcome to the Australian Flying Fifteen Association website.

“The Original Sports Boat”

A Flying Fifteen is the original sports boat, as it is a planing keelboat.
There are more than 4100 Flying Fifteen’s around the world, and are suitable for racing on a variety of sea, estuaries, lakes and rivers.

In Australia there are 15’s in most states and you can find contacts under the Where We Sail tab.

There is an annual National Championship where sailors compete for the Coweslip Trophy presented by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. In addition most states have their own state championship as well as regular club racing.

“On the global scene every second year there is a World Championship which rotates between Continents. On the in-between years there is a European Championship.

News

Vale Nils Blumann
On behalf of Flying Fifteen International, I would like to acknowledge the passing of Past FFI Commodore, Nils Blumann from Esperance, Western Australia. Nils’ contribution to the Flying Fifteen Class across every level was immense in terms of commitment, generosity and enthusiasm. It was always delivered with determination, can do optimism and pragmatic know how. In recognition of Nils’ contributions to the class he was awarded with the FFI Uffa Fox Medal and life membership of FFIA and FFIWA. Nils’ commitment to the sport of sailing was also recognised with life membership of the Esperance Bay Yacht Club being awarded after decades of service including the role of Club Commodore. On behalf of the Flying Fifteen Class worldwide, I pass on our condolences to the family with the warmest of wishes and heartfelt thanks. Personally, knowing Nils for over 40 years, it was an absolute pleasure to have shared many memorable moments both on and off the water. Nils was respected as a competitor but most importantly, he was highly respected as a leader and gentleman in life. Sail on Nils – forever more. Dean McAullay Commodore