Single Handed Dinghy Advice

Hi there,

I am a beginner adult sailor, currently on an adult sail training course which should take me to RYA level 2 in a couple of weeks.  I am having the time of my life and cannot wait to get on the water solo.

I have been researching single handed dinghies.  I am not sure about the Laser, at 42 yrs old and 14 1/2 stone (with dodgy hips and knees) I would rather sit in the boat rather than on it.

The Solo dinghy looks a good second hand buy.  Cheap and stable - but not that fast.

The Supernova appears faster and may take me further.

The RS Vareo is the most expensive, and most complicated.  The reviews say it is stable, but can also be fast.  It has an asymmetrical spinnaker which sounds fun  but perhaps may be a bit too much for me to handle to begin with.
My club (Thornbury SC) sails on the tidal Severn river

What do you think?	

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	Hi there, I am a beginner adult sailor, currently on an adult sail training course which should take me to RYA level 2 in a couple of weeks. I am having the time of my life and cannot wait to get on the water solo. I have been researching single handed dinghies. I am not sure about the Laser, at 42 yrs old and 14 1/2 stone (with dodgy hips and knees) I would rather sit in the boat rather than on it. The Solo dinghy looks a good second hand buy. Cheap and stable - but not that fast. The Supernova appears faster and may take me further. The RS Vareo is the most expensive, and most complicated. The reviews say it is stable, but can also be fast. It has an asymmetrical spinnaker which sounds fun but perhaps may be a bit too much for me to handle to begin with. My club (Thornbury SC) sails on the tidal Severn river What do you think?