singlehander for sailing school

   Hi People
at the sailing school where i work were looking into purchasing some new singlehanders, 

currently we have 

Toppers ( 6 )
Oppies ( 6 )
Laser/radial ( 2 )

now were looking for something to fill the gap between toppers and lasers. as the lasers we have had just about had it, 

the main criteria for the new boats would be hard wearing,  so preferably plastic, 
nothing that requires too much experience, 

any help would be appriciated

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sailor.jon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 02 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 361	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor.jon Report Post Quote Reply Topic: singlehander for sailing school Posted: 12 May 05 at 6:49pm
	Hi People at the sailing school where i work were looking into purchasing some new singlehanders, currently we have Toppers ( 6 ) Oppies ( 6 ) Laser/radial ( 2 ) now were looking for something to fill the gap between toppers and lasers. as the lasers we have had just about had it, the main criteria for the new boats would be hard wearing, so preferably plastic, nothing that requires too much experience, any help would be appriciated
	Jon Vortex 1169 Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club

Phil eltringham Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: England/Hitchin Online Status: Offline Posts: 1105	Post Options Post Reply Quote Phil eltringham Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 05 at 7:04pm
	I'd have to say from experience go for Pico's: Big, can esilly fit teacher plus two kiddies in Plastic, tough and long lasting Cheap, I'm pretty sure laser do discounts for schools/bulk buys Simple to sail, works well as the first boat people jump into (also, designed to be reefed) Versatile, can be rigged with either rear or centre main (smack between topper and laser)
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hurricane Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1047	Post Options Post Reply Quote hurricane Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 05 at 10:26pm
	i 2nd the picos i have seen 3 year old holiday company ones still in perfect working order! that says something!
	lifes to short to sail slow boats! RIP Olympic Tornado 1976-2007

carshalton fc Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 2337	Post Options Post Reply Quote carshalton fc Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 05 at 7:55pm
	yer pico's are good fun for beginers to!! or you could go for th feva with the spinni etc.
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GM Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122	Post Options Post Reply Quote GM Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 05 at 8:07pm
	Sailing school at the marina I sail at had (maybe still have actually) picos but they seem to favour the Topaz these days. Enjoyed the Pico when I was learning.

hurricane Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1047	Post Options Post Reply Quote hurricane Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 05 at 8:41pm
	fevas are awful!!!!
	lifes to short to sail slow boats! RIP Olympic Tornado 1976-2007

sailor.jon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 02 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 361	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor.jon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 05 at 9:38pm
	gotta agree with oli, fevas r a no, picos's maybe, but was trying to stear away from them any others you can think of ?
	Jon Vortex 1169 Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club

carshalton fc Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 2337	Post Options Post Reply Quote carshalton fc Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 05 at 10:13pm
	funboat?
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