single hander for heavyweight

...and don't forget good old ebay.

There's been about 6-8 boats on there this year and although most are really only good for learning, there has been a couple I've been tempted to buy to remove any decent kit and use as a 'demo boat'

Just search on Contender and wade through one page of boxing memorobilia (yawn).

Mark, we'd better quit this or we'll be getting a name for ourselves

You'll have to wait until the Inlands to see.

Actually I forgot about the Blaze, I considered it myself when I moved clubs and might still get one (or a Phantom) for lighter wind days when the Contender is less than exhilarating. Don't be put off by the Topper thing - I think the CA has got it sorted now.

The expert has spoken... I'm just about 60kg with the wetsuit... Can I have one, pleaaaaaase!?!?!  

I was 15.5 stone a year ago and found the weight wasn't a problem but being unfit was.

Phantoms certainly carry more weight than a Contender but they are still daftly overcanvassed (and a bit painful upwind) over force 4 no matter what weight you are.

I'd say if you sail somewhere windy go for a Contender or a Phantom if it's generally light.

There are certainly a few Contenders at Portishead (My old boat GBR506 went there, sold to the owner of the Boat Repair Centre) you could probably almost see them from home . I'll put you in touch with someone if you're interested.

THe CA say the competitive weight range is between 60kg and 97kg.

Looking at the typical open meeting turnout I would say the majority are at the heavier end of that scale.