Used Flying Tern Sailboats for Sale

The Flying Tern is a highly regarded 13-foot 11-inch (4.3 m) monohull sailing dinghy, renowned for its lively performance and significant role in the early days of fiberglass boat production. Designed by the esteemed Dutch maritime architect E. G. Van de Stadt, it quickly gained a reputation as a competitive racing dinghy, allowing for spinnaker and trapeze use. Built by Grampian Marine, among others, the Flying Tern represents a foundational vessel in the widespread adoption of GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) construction in small sailboats, embodying the era's shift towards durable, mass-produced sailing craft.