Easy Righting

   I have a friend,  a lady of a certain age, who sails a small rig laser with more enthusiasm than skill. She is prone to capsizing and is finding it increasingly difficult to right  it and get back on board.

So, what suggestions for a singlehander, less likely to capsize than a laser, that's easier to right and reenter. Needs to be in the radial to 4.7 speed range

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Old bloke Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 03 Nov 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 121	Post Options Post Reply Quote Old bloke Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Easy Righting Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 7:41am
	I have a friend, a lady of a certain age, who sails a small rig laser with more enthusiasm than skill. She is prone to capsizing and is finding it increasingly difficult to right it and get back on board. So, what suggestions for a singlehander, less likely to capsize than a laser, that's easier to right and reenter. Needs to be in the radial to 4.7 speed range

GybeFunny Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Oct 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 403	Post Options Post Reply Quote GybeFunny Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 8:14am
	What other classes/fleets do you have at the club?

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 9:00am
	Topper, fairly easy to right, certainly easier than a Laser.
	Robert

Old bloke Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 03 Nov 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 121	Post Options Post Reply Quote Old bloke Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 9:17am
	Estuary sail, must be fast enough to beat the tide. Won't want to sail with the cadets so nothing slower than a 4.7. I t will be sailed on handicap so as long as in the Radial to 4.7 range being Billy no mates doesn't matter as the alternative is stopping sailing. I have suggested a double hander but not interested

sarg boland Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Dec 19 Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Post Options Post Reply Quote sarg boland Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 11:30am
	The 4.7 small rig is on a relatively heavy hull. The Streaker is much lighter and has the option of a smaller sail (as has the Solo). The Streaker also lies relatively low in water but righting lines have been suggested as a possibility for those struggling to get back on board. There are plenty of other boats to also try. Do not stop sailing - if really worried sail somewhere safer - Norfolk Broads - you can usually stand up!
	Fair winds

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 1:57pm
	What about a Europe?
	Robert

GybeFunny Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Oct 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 403	Post Options Post Reply Quote GybeFunny Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 2:01pm
	At my club the Comet suits this requirement, the only issue is that it doesnt have centre sheeting.

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 4:27pm
	Nice boat the Comet Mino, think you can get a conversion kit for centre/aft main.
	Robert

Old bloke Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 03 Nov 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 121	Post Options Post Reply Quote Old bloke Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 5:30pm
	The Comet is the sort of thing I was thinking of, but not having seen one in the wild I wasn't sure. I have never sailed a Eueope but suspect it is too sporty. Any other suggestions out there?

Dakota Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 15 Aug 22 Online Status: Offline Posts: 168	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dakota Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 23 at 5:49pm
	Having owned one as well as a laser I can say a Comet has many strengths. But the OP said it was for a person that capsized a lot and was having increasing difficulty righting a boat and getting back in . In which case stay away from a comet . It’s cockpit is relatively deep and wide so dry capsizes are difficult. It floats high in the water when on its side and when it has been righted , it’s relatively high freeboard combined with the toe straps being along way away at the bottom of the cockpit make this a boat that’s more difficult to recover from a capsize than a Laser/ILCA. I think the lady would be better looking at Europes or streakers or maybe even a Aero 5 if she doesn’t mind kneeling. Edited by Dakota - 24 Apr 23 at 6:24pm