Single hander for lightweights

   Hello, have been sailing a laser radial for a couple of years but am beginning to fancy something more interesting and a bit quicker. Problem is i'm 5 foot six and just over sixty kilos so am on the small side. Any suggestions?Cheers joe

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joe94 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote joe94 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Single hander for lightweights Posted: 24 Nov 11 at 9:20pm
	Hello, have been sailing a laser radial for a couple of years but am beginning to fancy something more interesting and a bit quicker. Problem is i'm 5 foot six and just over sixty kilos so am on the small side. Any suggestions? Cheers joe

Mister Nick Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Aug 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 389	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mister Nick Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Nov 11 at 9:27pm
	What's your budget? If I were you, I'd be seriously tempted by a Farr 3.7. Getting hold of them looks to be a little bit difficult at the moment (compared to how easily you will have come by your Laser) but it's doable and they look to be fantastic boats. It fits your weight perfectly to be honest, it's designed for smaller people. Have a look and see what you think. :)

doeywizard Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 16 Jun 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 150	Post Options Post Reply Quote doeywizard Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Nov 11 at 9:35pm
	it depends what you mean by more interesting, looks better, faster, fleet racing, technical? the byte CII looks good and looks like a shrunk laser with a huge sail but is slower, you could get a way with a streaker but if it real blows the smaller sail hasn't taken off yet/been released (to my knowledge) so you may struggle. There is a lighting 368 but is slower, still can be a good boat if sailed well. Depending how adventurous there is a musto skiff but again you could still be to light but that is fast, looks good and full of thrills and spills, a challenge to sail. It depends by what you mean by more interesting and are you still growing/ putting on weight. I am weighing 65kg and sail a radial, and a topper, these are both great for fleet racing and it might be as well sticking in your radial (if it is close racing that you want) More detail would help?

themeaningoflife Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 May 11 Location: Essex/ Kent Online Status: Offline Posts: 212	Post Options Post Reply Quote themeaningoflife Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Nov 11 at 9:40pm
	Maybe helming for somebody would be useful for you, I know you could find yourself in the perfect weight partnership for a 29er, and probably many other double handed boats. If you can give any more information it would be very useful.
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Bootscooter Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 15 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1094	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bootscooter Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Nov 11 at 10:34pm
	As Mr nick says, come join the Farr 3.7 revolution .... MWAHAHAHAAAA! I'm building one (to begin with )

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: 24 Nov 11 at 11:34pm
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winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Nov 11 at 4:31am
	A europe or a byte c2, both excellent boats for the smaller helm. They're both quite powerful, but the carbon mast on the bye allows you to depower in gusts, while the europe is infinitely tuneable. Where are you based Joe? We have c2s and europes here at Hunts that you'd be welcome to try. Certainly think about a Farr 3.7 longer term, but until they become available or you decide to build one, have a look at what you can get now!
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joe94 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote joe94 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Nov 11 at 4:27pm
	Ok then I'll give a bit more info, I'm almost 18 and judging by my family pretty much stopped growing although may fill out a bit but realistically I'm not going to get much heavier. I used to sail an original byte so am not looking to go back even with the new rig, I'm also looking for hiking dinghies so the farr is out. I just want something quicker than a laser by more interesting I meant something thats a bit more of a challenge/ fun to get round a course. Not definitely giving up on the laser just want too know whats out there.

G.R.F. Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 Aug 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4028	Post Options Post Reply Quote G.R.F. Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Nov 11 at 4:42pm
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