FLYING
SCOT ® , INC.
157 CEMETERY STREET
DEER PARK, MARYLAND 21550
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Thinking about sailing as a new pastime? Harry Carpenter, a Flying
Scot sailor since 1971, gives you some thoughts about sailing...
Different
things to different people
Sailing can mean different things to different people. For some sailing means cruising to a quiet cove, a splendid sunset; for others, sailing is a spinnaker reach in 20+ knots of wind or the excitement of boisterous competition. The Flying Scot has come to mean many things to her thousands of owners, but they all agree the Scot is comfortable and safe as well as fast and fun.
Harnessing the
Wind
Sailing is a world of opposites- just like the wind. When the breeze is
gentle, sailing is laid-back and carefree. But when the wind is blowing,
sailing can be thrilling enough to leave you with a dry mouth and weak
knees. You control the speed and heel of the boat. Its a great feeling
to work in concert with the water and wind. And its a great classroom:
you'll learn to use nature to your benefit, while building respect and
admiration for her as well.
Mental challenge
The sport of sailing offers you the chance to exercise your mind as well as your body. At first there is the challenge of learning the lingo and rigging your boat. Soon you move on to learn about why a sailboat works and how you can optimize your boat's performance. You will want to learn more about weather, tide and the other elements of nature that surrounds you and your boat. Racing takes careful planning and clever strategy. No matter where you find yourself in the sport of sailing, there are new challenges and goals ahead. Sailing is truly a life-long sport.
Family
sport
Sailing excels as a family sport and the Flying Scot excels as a family
daysailer racer. Sailing is one of the few sports where the family
can participate as a team. Parents and kids work together on a Flying
Scot giving families some common ground that will improve all areas of
their lives. And if you sail with a Flying Scot fleet (they're nationwide),
you will make lifelong friends, guaranteed.
A Safe Thrill
Parents
like sailing for their teenage children because it can provide thrills
equal to driving a car or motorcycle at breakneck speed with far less
danger. Planing sailboats move through the water at a top speed of 10
to 15 mph. Crashes seldom result in any damage to the boat or injury to
those on board. Yet, the rush of the water and the surges of power from
the wind can bring you to a level of excitement equal to sports that are
far more dangerous.
We at Flying Scot invite you to start sailing!
-Harry
Carpenter,
President, Flying Scot, Inc.
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