Fluid simulation software FLUENT was used to study the flow distribution of vertical SLAT type otter board, when the SLAT angle (θ) ranging from 28 to 40 degree, and analyzed the relationship between SLAT angle and lift coefficient, drag coefficient, lift-to-drag ratio. Simulated the flow distribution in different attack angles (α) when the velocity at 1.54 m/s, analyzed the relationship between attack angles and lift coefficient, drag coefficient, lift-to-drag ratio. Also simulated the dynamics parameters when the velocity changing from 0.51 to 2.57 m/s, analyzed the relationship between Reynolds and lift coefficient, drag coefficient, lift-to-drag ratio. Aimed at provided theoretical help for the design and improvement of the otter board. KEYWORD: vertical SLAT type otter board; numerical simulation; hydrodynamic performance 4th International Conference on Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (MMME 2016)