In article <bemvgu$1a3$1@hercules.btinternet.com>, TrojanLady 
<trojan@globalnet.co.add.uk.to.end> writes
>I enjoyed sailing as crew in one at Grafham; given the right conditions they
>can surf.
>
>I'd say you need a decent stretch of water though - if you're tacking every
>50 yards I doubt you'd get the best out of them.
>
>"Mick" <mick@mjcooper.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:bemv3f$tv8$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> Am thinking of buying a Flying Fifteen to join in local club sailing on a
>> large reservoir. Has anyone an opinion on these boats? They seem quite
>fast
>> by dinghy standards- are they enjoyable to sail?

They are large and heavy - there is a tractor at Grafham to help get 
them out. If there are no others at your club I wouldn't recommend 
buying one.

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Five Cats