For many sailors up and down the country, boat maintenance is  a yearly occurrence that can see costs rocket up to ensure that a sailing boat is in top form for summer racing.

A Flying Fifteen, was originally designed by Uffa Fox in 1947. It is mostly known for its 6m (20ft) mast and it has maintained its reputation as an exciting and competitive two-man racing craft. In general it provides access to sailing at reasonable prices for men and women from 15 to 75 and beyond.

The only issue is that it also requires a lot of maintenance to to underside. Boat paint, which is water resistant and has a resin applied to make it extra cohesive, should be applied to a dry, smoothly sanded down hull to ensure that the application is solid and is bonded well. Otherwise you may end up with paint chippings falling off whilst sailing, causing damage to the underside.