Lightweights 2 Man Boat

redback and mouseclix are right - find your club first.  Also, I'd be inclined to go for a smaller club rather than the larger ones simply because they have a real family feel to them,  Everyone can get involved in the social scene, so no one resents half the family disappearing off for a sail.  

Big reservoirs can be quite daunting to small, non sailors whereas the smaller gravel pits are often quite sheltered.  Think about moving up once your son is more confident.  There are plenty to choose from, not overly dedicated to racing and usually a lot cheaper too.

Boat wise I'd have a look at something family friendly like a comet duo.  (Puts on fireproof suit and prepares for blasting)

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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 Topic: Lightweights 2 Man Boat Posted: 27 May 08 at 9:12am
	redback and mouseclix are right - find your club first. Also, I'd be inclined to go for a smaller club rather than the larger ones simply because they have a real family feel to them, Everyone can get involved in the social scene, so no one resents half the family disappearing off for a sail. Big reservoirs can be quite daunting to small, non sailors whereas the smaller gravel pits are often quite sheltered. Think about moving up once your son is more confident. There are plenty to choose from, not overly dedicated to racing and usually a lot cheaper too. Boat wise I'd have a look at something family friendly like a comet duo. (Puts on fireproof suit and prepares for blasting) Edited by winging it
	the same, but different...

Chew my RS Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 790	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chew my RS Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 May 08 at 9:00am
	What about a NS14? Great for parent/child teams as it is well proportioned, has no kite, is very light, has small sails and is simple to sail but still fast. They handle beautifully and are very rewarding, and are a quantum leap forward in design from Ents, Graduates etc.
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mouseclix Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 01 Dec 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote mouseclix Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 May 08 at 12:19am
	I'd second the "find a club first" idea, but the boat's gotta be a 12! You're more than welcome to choose a nice day and try out my old boat, that also happens to be for sale, at Island Barn Reservoir. Maybe that will kill 2 birds with one stone. Check out the class website at www.national12.org Mike N3491 N3274 EPS 115

Wes Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 24 Aug 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 97	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wes Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 11:18pm
	RS200? Obviously he may be a little small for the kite at the moment, but quite frankly in a year he may well be bigger than you! Made for smaller people, a good laugh and the best 2 person fleet in the country. Worth a go? Oh, and some of the best crews in the county are 19st all up, but still competative at 23st.

redback Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502	Post Options Post Reply Quote redback Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 11:13pm
	Find a club you like first and then buy a boat that they sail.

Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 10:33pm
	Merlin Rocket .. and just dont use the kite? Gives you the chance, on light wind days, to introduce him to spinakers. And of course, if its windy and he is busy or cant sail for some reason, you can "recruit" a crew for the day and go for a flat out blast!
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theycallmegod Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Nov 07 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 262	Post Options Post Reply Quote theycallmegod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 9:56pm
	Are twelves really that 'tippy'? I crewed one when i was 10... didn't scare me unless it was over force 4...

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 9:43pm
	I've found with mast spanners its just a question of getting in the habit of grabbing it on the wy through the boat mid tack and then it seems to go through readily... Does the Tasar one really have that much load on?

Guest Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guest Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 9:00pm
	Taser is a a good boat and will accomodate your son as he grows. N12 very tippy.

Roy Race Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Aug 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 275	Post Options Post Reply Quote Roy Race Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 8:07pm
	Mirror?