Ideas for Starter Dinghy

Funny you should mention the Phantom.  I've just been looking at some footage of Phantoms in action and they seem to fit into my long term plan - learn on something solo and take it from there.  I am sort of torn between the simplicity of the Phantom (single sail and universally recognised and being suitable for someone of my 'stature') and the longer term options of the Vareo (can be sailed with just the mainsail until I get more practice, then introduce the spinnaker at a later date).  Cost may be a deciding factor here.

I like the idea of using club boats when the family decide to come along for the occasional day - I hadn't thought of that and had been looking for something that would tick all boxes. I suppose it is like life in general - Jack-of-all Trades, Master of None.

Originally posted by themeaningoflife (still havent found a more fun club than TBYC in all my various travels) Seb

Thank you!