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Originally posted by G.R.F It's not a "grudge" it's the Irony of young twirps over canvassing a 12ft sled to the point it tail walks uncontrollably just at the point you might think it would become fun. To me that sort of adrenaline requirement is far better served by windsurfing or kite surfing. You go faster, or jump higher, all the stuff the young "dudes" appear o be trying to emulate in their over powered out of control antics.. So its wide open to ridicule, well in my book at least. The 470? Its an interclub thing, they are a way easier boat to sail than a 500, why they even train chimps to use them.

Rather a young twerp than an old fart. Double handed boat equals a team effort. Wind surfing and kite surfing look fun but rather solitary and lonely. I don't think I’ll go back to sailing a single hander anytime soon! Enjoy your excuse for a revolution, aka the "Alto".

I hear they take degenerates for day trips 500's, it makes nice change from "the staring window".

Originally posted by Ross Double handed boat equals a team effort. Wind surfing and kite surfing look fun but rather solitary and lonely.

Well that's certainly true. I think if I examine what is most enjoyable from
this new found enthusiasm is the team effort, when that boom comes
over smacks us both in the forehead and we eventually surface, we can
check each other out for signs of bleeding..

So yes in all seriousness a fair point, but you can windsurf and or kitesurf
alongside a chum, my crew and I have been windsurfing in waves
together and or racing against each other on long windsurfing boardsfor
thirty years, but probably have not enjoyed each others company more
than recently when crammed into that dodgy little boat.

But I would say this to you young "twerps" (thanks for correcting my
spelling) if, as you so obviously do, enjoy your sailing, dont live through
your lives without trying windsurfing, it's a totally different experience,
one not to be missed.

OMG I have just got to get that outfit..

Si Reynolds will be so pleased with it.

It'll be a lot smarter than the last thing I saw him in.




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Originally posted by G.R.F The 470? Its an interclub thing, they are a way easier boat to sail than a 500, why they even train chimps to use them.

Way easier to sail? Thats why you don't like the 470, but you don't like 12foot skiff because it's too hard to sail.....

You're hurting my mind....

Hmmmmm i think some of the skiffy boys should lend you their boat for an afternoon

(and then video it)

So if it's only your circumstances that make the 12 impractical then why do you have such a problem with other people sailing them? And whats wrong with B14s?