Southern Fleets

   Looking for a new class. not too fussy at the moment, the only criteria is that it needs to be 2 man, good circuit and have alot of events on the south. any ideas? looking to find some really good competion at opens really. 

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Jamesd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 377	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamesd Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Southern Fleets Posted: 05 Sep 08 at 9:57am
	Looking for a new class. not too fussy at the moment, the only criteria is that it needs to be 2 man, good circuit and have alot of events on the south. any ideas? looking to find some really good competion at opens really.

Contender443 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Contender443 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 08 at 10:23am
	I think the RS200 has the most open events of any 2 handed class with national and local circuits per region.
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MerlinMags Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 589	Post Options Post Reply Quote MerlinMags Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 08 at 10:50am
	The Merlin Rocket fleet have a fair percentage of open meetings in the south, as well as good club-level representation at various spots. In 2008 we have/had sea meetings at: Hamble, Shoreham, Salcombe, Chichester, Hayling Island, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Whitstable, Looe, Parkstone. Inland we visit several Thames clubs, plus Wembley, Datchet and Queen Mary. We call the Merlin "the ultimate hiking dinghy for two people – refined over 60 years of development". It will definately fufill your desire for really good competition as the fleet sail to a very high level! www.merlinrocket.co.uk

Jamesd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 377	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamesd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 08 at 11:54am
	we are too large for the 200 competatively. The merlin is something weve looked at, whats the weight limit for one?

furtive Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 30 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 188	Post Options Post Reply Quote furtive Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 08 at 4:56pm
	How about the Laser 4000? Fits all your criteria, most of our events are south or midlands. Also weight equalisation means that you'll still be competitive at the heavy end of the spectrum, and lots of bargains available.

ASok Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASok Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 08 at 5:12pm
	Have you considered a Dart 18? Have a look at www.dart18.com for the class website. The travelling circuit is arguably the best reason to get into one of these boats.

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: 08 Sep 08 at 5:32pm
	How much do you weigh and what is your local club?

MerlinMags Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 589	Post Options Post Reply Quote MerlinMags Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 08 at 10:09am
	The Merlin has a very wide range of crew weight, since you can pick a hull design that suits you! As the wind picks up the lightweights can rely on the raking rig to depower effectively. Anywhere between 20-27 stone (combined!!) is competitive, don't believe anyone who says you HAVE to be 23 stone. Best step is to try a merlin at a club near you, and let the boat do the talking, rather than us trying to argue the case!

Jamesd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 377	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamesd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 08 at 1:04pm
	we probably weigh in at about 24 stone. from the iow, but not looking to club sail, just another boat to get onto the circuits with and get some good quality racing. so were pretty central south coast and we happily go anywhere 3hrs away from southampton and do as much as we can further away. is there still a merlin fleet in the hamble river?

tmoore Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Nov 07 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 880	Post Options Post Reply Quote tmoore Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 08 at 1:24pm
	im surprised nobody has mentioned the rs400. not sure what the competative weight for them is but i have sailed one in light wind and they are beautifully balanced and nice to sail.....
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