Australians take 2nd & 3rd in 2008 Worlds, Napier, NZ
2nd AUS 33 Ian Mc Crossen & James Cook 3rd Aus 37 Norman Rydge & Richard Scarr
Ian took the boat out of the wrapper in NZ, won the first race of the Worlds and went on to prove it was no fluke by taking second overall in the regatta. In all 7 crews made the trek across the Tasman to enjoy a fantastic World Championships sailing in a fleet of 45 FD's from all over the world, which was won by the Hungarians. Full results: http://www.napiersailingclub.org.nz/images/stories/fd08results.pdf
The Murrays Craft Brewing Flying Dutchman National Championship 2008/09
was hosted by Sydney Flying Squadron, McDougall Street, Kirribilli on 1, 2, 3 November. Results 1st Aus 37 Norman Rydge & Richard Scarr 2nd- AUS 33 Ian Mc Crossen & James Cook 3rd AUS 337 Nathan Wilmot & Douge Rawson-Harris. Sponsored by: http://www.murraysbrewingco.com.au
Training Videos's. Mast Cam,Head Cam all quite useful.All made back in Olympic times have a look. Watch the Flying Dutchman 2006 Championship video on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gthSUeDQFg
If you wish to sail a Flying Dutchman (skipper or crew) please email the webmaster and he will place your name and contact details on the FD website. Include experience, height, weight, residential address and any other relevant information. When a try FD sailing day is organised the class will contact you.
The Flying Dutchman is a two handed monohull that remains one of the fastest most enjoyable dinghies to sail. The Flying Dutchman was a former Olympic class, and should be considered an excellent choice for sailors looking to learn what Olympic sailing is all about. Now that the Flying Dutchman is no longer an Olympic class, the cost of a Flying Dutchman has reduced significantly making the Flying Dutchman one of the most affordable and durable dinghies available today. Australia has a large and active Flying Dutchman fleet, with National and State titles held annually. The competition is fierce and friendly with social functions and outings at most championships. Join the Flying Dutchman community and enjoy your sailing. The Flying Dutchman is a yacht for all sailors with plenty of room inboard for tall sailors and when the wind gets up the heavier sailors benefit through the extra sail available on the Flying Dutchman. Photos by John Ford