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Adamoki
Newbie Joined: 25 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
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Topic: Old man looking for singlehander!! Posted: 29 Oct 06 at 3:12pm |
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420's all the way!
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JimC
Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6649 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 06 at 5:41pm | |
The ultimate not much sittinmg out boat for the mature sailor is of course the International Canoe, which fits most of your requirements very well provided that you are prepared for a steep learning curve and a fair bit of swimming while you're learning.
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tack'ho
Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1100 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 06 at 6:03pm | |
At the risk of banging on the Byte might just work for you as well. I weigh just under 11 stone which is around the top of the competetive weight limit. The way the rig is so controllable means that all you need to do is to pull on more cunningham/let the travel down if you feel you having to work too hard! Also the boom is high for a singlehander which will help if your backs giving you jip. And if you get a couple for the family.....instant fleet racing. the Byte has an incredibly diverse bunch of people sailing it and since the introduction of the CII rig is on an upward climb. If you need anymore info or want to find someone local to try and sort out a test sail please PM me
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I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!
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Adamoki
Newbie Joined: 25 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 06 at 8:01pm | |
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420's all the way!
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les5269
Really should get out more Joined: 11 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1530 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 06 at 8:10pm | |
Again, how about the supernova? have no idea about price, but they look good boats to sail
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49er 531 & 5000 5025 and a mirror(now gone to mirror heaven)!
Grafham water Sailing Club The greatest inland sailing in the country |
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bigwavedave
Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 944 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 06 at 6:34pm | |
Streaker
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Adam.s
Posting king Joined: 28 Aug 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Oct 06 at 12:48pm | |
How about a solo or lightning |
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stuarthop
Really should get out more Joined: 22 Dec 04 Location: Nottingham Online Status: Offline Posts: 1040 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Oct 06 at 4:54pm | |
a bit too light for the solo really
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Wave Rider
Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Oct 06 at 5:08pm | |
Lightning's are good boats. Carbon/glass top section of mast to let those big gusts out of the BIG sail.
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Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933 |
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NickA
Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 783 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Oct 06 at 6:05pm | |
Cheapest and easiest option might be a laser radial - with a full size sail for not very windy days. The byte CII is probably nicer, but not so cheap or so easy to find. Or if you really don't want to sit out ... a comet maybe. Bit slow but well mannered and well made. Edited by NickA |
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