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    Posted: 14 Sep 05 at 7:14pm
get a 29er fast and trapeze boat and is also a rya class boat
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The recommeneded weight for the Cherub is between 16-25 stone, so if you consider it an option, it might be worth looking at the boat and go for a boat with a more conservative sail plan or find a crew above 10 stone. The 29er might be an easier boat to learn in and you do have the advantage of using the youth training program in place. The Cherub does seem to be the up and coming class just now and really interesting things are happening. Although you can participate with the youth squads through the 29er, the Cherub does have a really friendly class where people are more than willing to help you out, so I reckon you'd gain in either of the classes you choose.


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I'd say go for the 29er though it sounds like your a touch short and light to crew one my brothers crewing one now and he's 6ft 1 n 10 1/2 stone and i beleive his helm is 5ft 9 and 10 stone and theyre pretty quick fink their planning of swapping roles though soon as my bro's a better helm than his crew. but anyway their great fun to sail far more fun than the rs 200

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I'd maybe consider a 97 rules cherub. Nice boat & as you gain experience and confidence modify up to the newest rules. You won't reach the stage where you outgrow a cherub neither
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I know someone who picked up a 29er for £3000, think that's the going rate.
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oh i will have to move clubs for the 29er so im not that worried bout the space issue... mainly size v performance v price issues
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If you are sailing on a pond you may find the 29er difficult to sail up to its handicap.  The 200 on the other hand can tack on every shift and point like a (can't think) and will sail deep down wind.  29ers on the other hand need space to get blasting.  I don't know how big your pond is but you may find you don't get around it any faster in a 29er than a 200.
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well im now 5 6 n 59kgs... hmmm
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depending on how big you are but iv been sailing 405s for the last 3 years and had alot of fun there is winter traing for talent squads and national squads gr8 step between topers and oppys to 29er
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i'm in the same situation and i sail at a pond. just ask friends to organise taster sessions in both boats and try them both out and see which one you prefer.
I hate sailing at ponds where its shifty but i still sail at the worst of all the ponds!
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