Which boat as women's skiff?

Now the decision has been made that there's going to be a women's skiff in the 2016 Olympics, what boat do you think should be used?

Sorry I messed this up first time by putting 29erxx in the question box instead of a poll answer!  

Edited by Mark Jardine - 13 May 11 at 2:01pm

Poll Question: Which boat as women's skiff?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
29erxx	9	[18.75%]
Rebel	13	[27.08%]
RS900	13	[27.08%]
Something else	13	[27.08%]
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Mark Jardine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 12 Mar 04 Location: Milford-on-Sea, United King Online Status: Offline Posts: 1028	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark Jardine Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Which boat as women's skiff? Posted: 07 May 11 at 5:13pm
	Now the decision has been made that there's going to be a women's skiff in the 2016 Olympics, what boat do you think should be used? Sorry I messed this up first time by putting 29erxx in the question box instead of a poll answer! Edited by Mark Jardine - 13 May 11 at 2:01pm

Skiffman Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 291	Post Options Post Reply Quote Skiffman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 11 at 5:23pm
	Going to be an interesting evaluation, I know theres a few more skiffs yet to come out. Only problem is that the girls will be faster than the men, well thats the rumors of a few of the classes...
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Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1340	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 11 at 7:24pm
	Just a thought that has occured to me, how would a downgraded 49er go compared to an uprated 29er? ie Put a smaller rig on a 49er to tune it for a lighter crew weight. Would potentially have the advantage of all the 49er hulls in circulation.
	Ex-Finn GBR533 "Pie Hard" Ex-National 12 3253 "Seawitch" Ex-National 12 2961 "Curved Air" Ex-Mirror 59096 "Voodoo Chile"

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 11 at 8:11pm
	It would certainly fit the Laser/Radial way of thinking, but would (like the radial) be a bit of a bodge. The hull would still be as big and heavy, but the people on it smaller.
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alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 11 at 8:32pm
	it would be as much of a bodge as the XX is.
	-_ Al

Menace Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 16 Oct 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 296	Post Options Post Reply Quote Menace Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 11 at 9:38pm
	There was a sport's rig for the 49er once upon a time..... Didn't really take off. Wouldn't hold my breath on the "our boat will be faster than a 49er" rumours. The I-14 and Cherub boys have been up to that one for years, don't think they're close. As much as people want to argue it, length has a lot to do with it, even when planing.

Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1340	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 11 at 9:49pm
	It was the length I was thinking of, try and avoid t-foils and nosediveyness.
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Foiling_Toff Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 30 Mar 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Foiling_Toff Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 May 11 at 12:01am
	While I still think an open or mixed skiff may have been better, it will be interesting to see what they now come up with. Personally the only existing boat I can see in with a shout is the rebel. More new designs to come I'm sure.

Stevie_GTI Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 21 Oct 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 134	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stevie_GTI Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 May 11 at 10:35pm
	Of the people who have voted I'm guessing most have seen the rebel and xx, but how many have seen the 900 project?

Adamk93 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 29 Jul 09 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote Adamk93 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 May 11 at 11:06pm
	Here's an idea. What about the standard 29er? They can take the weight of heavy people (like nathan outteridge) while still being controllable by light tikes. And they are fast, despite it being a small youth boat. With a few small mods (like a real mast with lowers and a better kicker/gnav system) I reason that it'd be excellent for exciting sailing (speed/spray and capsizes) and excellent racing (plenty of tictacs and close racing). Plus the fleet is well based and boats are cheap. But then I am slightly biased )