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well i remember seeing villan swimming quite alot that is when he came out but fair dues to him at least he tryed to get out and sail.

as for big boys boats i had a 300 which was great fun so quick upwind and on a reach but downwind once you learnt how to sail it a little boring (well that what i thought) i would reckmend the vareo every time fun upwind hard work yes but still what boat is easy to sail upwind.downwind with the kite in any breeze is just so much fun the only reason i sold the 300 was i found i missed having the kite .

andy

 Quality, Villan he's doen ya there buddy!!!

Originally posted by crossy3 Hi folks, Im just coming back to dinghy sailing after a few years of only sailing crusers and am looking for some advice on a good singlehander. Im 27 and weigh about 16 stone and am about 6 foot. I wont something fun and reasonable quick, I was thinking about a supernova! I have between £2000-£3000 to spend and any thoughts and advice would be much appreiated. Thanks

All good advice - but I would just add what do they sail at your local club? It's more fun sailing a boat that you can chat to others about, and if you want to get into racing it'd be a lot more fun to sail a boat that's the same as the others. e.g. i f it's a 'solo' club then think hard about getting a solo rather than say a supernova..

If you don't know where your local club is then search on here under 'clubs and classes'

Hah.

Silence you.

Just because you couldnt hack it. I dont think I have seen anyone whinge SO damn much.

40 knots? Never. I even struggle in 30. I have been out in those conditions, and SURVIVED. I never said i was in any raceable shape or form.

I'll point out that I didnt break mine every time I sailed it, and I am not stupid enough with my money to go straight into a class with a brand new boat ... Having not gone for a 2nd hand boat for say, 6 months first.

Just ignore TT, Hes just jealous of us whos metabolisms still work quicker than their "insert pie here" reflex.


Anyway, Back on topic ... Try out a Vareo, you will be pleasantly surprised. Try to ignore the horror stories that our good friend TT left lying around after the kids went to bed. You could get a very good 2nd hand boat for £3000.

They are cheap to insure, last forever (well, mine is still going and its 8 years old now!!) and the people on the circuit are a good laugh!



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A PM is heading your way crossy,

Nigel