Single hander for the older man

   I am thinking of returning to dingy sailing after a 45 year gap, but can't stand the thought of capsizes and hate wetsuits!
Can anyone recommend a reasonably fast, but stable and cheap single hander?  I used to sail a Minisail, and always fancied a Toy, but both would be a bit OTT for me now.

13.5 stone and 6ft if that helps.

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Davidbs Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 14 Location: Dorset Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Davidbs Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Single hander for the older man Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 6:30pm
	I am thinking of returning to dingy sailing after a 45 year gap, but can't stand the thought of capsizes and hate wetsuits! Can anyone recommend a reasonably fast, but stable and cheap single hander? I used to sail a Minisail, and always fancied a Toy, but both would be a bit OTT for me now. 13.5 stone and 6ft if that helps.

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 6:53pm
	K1 http://www.k1sailing.com/
	Wilsonian SC 3000 Class

Davidbs Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 14 Location: Dorset Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Davidbs Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 8:52pm
	Thanks, but way out of my league, pricewise. Haven't come across these before - are they really not tippy?

Davidbs Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 14 Location: Dorset Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Davidbs Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 8:54pm
	Aah! just took a look at your site - keel! They would be perfect except for the price - thank you.

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: 18 Nov 14 at 9:06pm
	Maybe you should look at a small 2 hander, such as a Firefly or Graduate, to sail by yourself, which are more "boat like" than most singlehanders. You'd still need to choose your weather, though. Or, slower but safer are the Mirror, Gull, Heron type boats, which are easy to sail singlehanded.
	Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 14 at 9:22pm
	I think you should consider the inevitable Solo.

balladsailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 24 Apr 11 Location: Milton Keynes Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote balladsailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov 14 at 6:31pm
	Take a look at the Supernova. At 66 I love it, and the class association covers the full age range from teenagers to 'old guys in their 70s. On the open circuit, the veteran's trophies are hotly contested!

The Moo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Jun 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 809	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Moo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov 14 at 7:09pm
	Sprint 15 cat. Capsizes are rare but you will definitely need something waterproof to wear if not a wetsuit. Another class favored by the more mature sailor.

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	http://www.eastdorsetsailingclub.co.uk/2014/06/foxer-sailing-dinghy-with-combi-trailer/ there's a Foxer Dinghy @ East Dorset Sailing Club For Sale.
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Do Different Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 12 Location: North Online Status: Offline Posts: 1312	Post Options Post Reply Quote Do Different Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov 14 at 8:14pm
	Really really, I don't want to come across as being mean but if you "can't stand the thought of capsizes" why do you want a dinghy? One day you will and if it's your one big dread chances are it may not go well. Medway Maniac's suggestion of a K1 seems the best to fit your criteria. Perhaps I am taking your words too literally, if so I apologise .