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    Posted: 18 Jul 13 at 1:42pm
Good luck with your Vareo! Had an absolutely beaut sail last night....It was one of those rare summer evening sails when it seems like a dream, sailing down that river of gold as the sun goes down...MMMMMmmm loverly!! Enjoy!! Thumbs Up 
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Thanks for all the advise.
 
I ended up getting a new-ish Vareo from Mike Saul, took it out at the weekend and I am delighted with it.  Its pretty forgiving and only took a few swims with the kite up due to very poor technique Big smile
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Hi Adam,

Have PM'ed you an ad.
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I was looking at that vareo too, thought it looked quite good. Have decided to wait til winter then there might be more, also at 54 kg probably a bit little for it! I don't think you will get one cheaper than 2k... Could wait for boat show and see what deal you could get on a new/ display one
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Hi Adam,

At your size, you are into Phantom territory.  You could also consider a Contender or a Finn.  All of these boats are now represented at our club.  An older GRP Phantom or an older GRP Contender might be within your budget (say less than £2000) - look on the class websites.  Finns tend to be more expensive. Talk to the owners at the club and ask for a trial sail.

Ian   (Yorkshire Dales S.C.)
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Hi Ian

 

Thanks for the advice, I will ring Mike.  I have been using the club laser, going up saturday for a sail if you are about I will say Hi.

 

I like the laser and I honestly think that you should be able to sail a laser to a reasonable standard before moving onto anything else so I am happy to keep sailing it.  But as I am 6 foot 2" and 15 stone I do find them a bit cramped.
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Hi Adam,

Speak to Mike Saul at the club.  He is the northern RS agent and is in contact with many of the clubs in the north of England.  He may know if there are any Vareo boats coming up for sale in the area.

Depending on your size, have you considered a Laser?  We have an active Laser fleet at YDSC and there are sailors of all levels.  Also, we have a couple of Laser club boats which you could use until a suitable Vareo comes up for sale.

Ian   (Yorkshire Dales S.C.)
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Anyone got any more suggestions, that one Ian suggested went to another member at his club
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Posts: 51 		Post Options Post Options   Quote ajbaldwin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jun 13 at 3:54pm

That is EXACTLY what I want!! and its under ten miles from my house!!

 

Sadly it looks like someone may have beaten me to it (just rang the seller) Angry 

 

Looks like my hunt continues, thanks for the info though

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Posts: 852 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Andymac Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jun 13 at 2:47am
Originally posted by iansmithofotley

Hi Adam,

This may help and it is cheap and very local (but no trailer - which could easily be borrowed from our club (see Mike Saul), for a very short trip of around 10 miles):

http://cravensailingclub.forumotion.co.uk/t112-vareo-142

Ian    (Yorkshire Dales S.C.)

Clap... Looks like Ian's found your exact brief... let us know how it works out.
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