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Bertie708 
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 Topic: Which single handerPosted: 01 Sep 14 at 9:09pm |
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Try various boats and clubs in the area, it might be worth travelling to look at the solo and other boats at Maidenhead SC, which is only a few miles down the M4 from Burghfield
See what you can get into and try this side of the winter and then in the new year consider buying a boat. |
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ajbaldwin
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Posted: 01 Sep 14 at 1:50pm |
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I really like mine and they are stable. Has a couple of moments with the kite at the weekend in a club race where I tried to sail it on to tight a leg. Most other boats would have had me swimming but it happily sailed on its ear with kite in water as I sorted myself out.
In terms of racing there are a few at the club but they are similar to a RS200 on PY so If I beat them then I am happy enough. They are a blast down wind and you can get a good one for under 2k |
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 30 Aug 14 at 12:43pm |
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They didn't really expect it to be taken forward as a serious racing class- otherwise it would have been called the 'RS100' long before the 100 came about.
Oddly enough, despite some negative ownership experiences of them in the past, I've thought about them a bit more positively of late- but then I don't want a serious racing dinghy these days, quite the contrary in fact. And for a couple of grand they are a LOT more fun than a Laser- especially with a little one onboard.
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Do Different
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Posted: 30 Aug 14 at 10:35am |
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RS Vareo seem to be about at reasonable costs. Appear to have not really taken off as a racing class but a very nice boat for having a lot of relatively easy fun in. Very high static stability, sensible sail area, room for an extra little one in the cockpit and kite to play with off wind as experience is gained.
Pretty much does what RS said it would when they launched it apart perhaps for the racing bit.
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winging it
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Posted: 30 Aug 14 at 4:41am |
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If you've only just done Level 2 with no accumulation of experience then you want something relatively simple that doesn't need too much thought in terms of just getting out there, staying upright and having fun.
I would say the stand out choices are a phantom or a megabyte. Both good for your weight, even in light winds, both as simple or complex as you want them to be. Phantoms are relatively easy to get hold in your price range. There is a megabyte for sale up in Scotland. If you want to try one before you commit to that trek, come and try mine at Hunts SC.
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the same, but different...
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piglet
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Posted: 29 Aug 14 at 11:00pm |
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Low booms are technique rather than athletic ability. Lasers are a good cheap boat to start off with
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ajbaldwin
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 3:56pm |
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I was in the same position as you a couple of years ago and went for the second hand Vareo which does have the sloping boom etc and it a blast down wind with the Assy. I also found it to be a pretty forgiving boat and has helped my sailing. My one criticism is that it is quite hard work up wind and you do need to hike quite hard
one to consider
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PATRICKCR
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 2:47pm |
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Hi All,
Thanks for the further advice , I definitely feel posting here has been really helpful. Interesting about the phantom TimeLord ..one of the guys at work has one on a trolley parked outside his house and has offered to give me a tour... so will pay attention to that when he shows me later this week. I started investigating the rental idea as well and I now have two sessions booked up on some topaz's which will give me exposure to yet another boat and get me in the water....I'll continue to rent sessions until I find a boat to make sure I don't lose what I've just learnt...it isn't expensive either. Love the idea of a keeled dinghy ...that could be great fun but even the second hand ones on apolloduck are apprx. 6K :( There are also supernovas around 1500 upwards , I've read there isn't a great deal of difference between the MK1 and MK2 so I will try to get a boat in good condition with good sails ...I'm sure I don't have the skill yet to exploit any benefit a newer boat would bring so I'm not fussed about getting the latest boat just for the sake of it. And actually re-cutting the clew on a laser could be a solution so I will get an idea of costs for that as well. Patrick |
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 12:06pm |
That sounds interesting, you could also try this with a standard rig.... you need to make sure your cunningham has a long enough tail (and outhaul too, if using XD kit)  Edited by kneewrecker - 20 Aug 14 at 12:06pm |
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Assassin
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Posted: 20 Aug 14 at 11:57am |
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Well done on your research.
I have sailed the Laser for over 30 years all around the World and it has been brilliant but am constantly looking for a replacement. The world finally has one now with the Aero but I understand your price dilemma. I can't wait to get my new one. I agree with you regarding the boom on the laser, for the un- initiated, it can be extremely scary to get stuck under it during a tack and subsequent capsize. However there is a quick fix and is becoming popular here in AUS. Simple have the foot recut trimming 8 inches (200mm) off the clew. It hardly effects performance unless you plan to race at a high level and it makes the boat very user friendly in all sailing maneuvers. Very comforting during those gybes knowing the boom and your head has a little more clearance. You then have a price friendly pile of fun. Good luck. Cheers.
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