RS300 vs Blaze

Still unsure though, I have an open offer of a go in an RS300 and I am going to try and get to Burghfield for a go in the demo boat (this weekend looks a bit too exciting for trying a boat though).

Paul - Well come along anyway, you might still be tempted on the water if it's near the bottom of the projected range and still a get a good insight if it does look prudent to watch from the balcony.  Its one of the '6-Pack' series days for Blazes and with a reasonable wind forecast we should get a good few out.  There is still a good 300 at Burghfield so you should be able to judge both - maybe even try both.  There are also a few goodish Phantoms likely.   Most recent forecasts suggest an aaverage 12-15mph and relatively warm.  We might even be able to tempt Mr Foxwell over from the Medway like last year - come on Ian, I don't think anyone is faster offwind in some conditions - but you might be a little more hard pressed upwind :-) on Sunday.  Dave Hewlett is threatening to get some more video footage so you can have your '15 minutes' if you want.  First race 11.00 - see you all there.

Mike '720'     

 

 

Nationals attendance looks good for both classes. For me it is going to be a question of which one I like more when I see them.

The RS has the attraction of speed and an unstayed mast (lots of deep by the lee a la Laser)

The Blaze has the attraction that it is easier to sail and will not be stupidly faster than anything else at my local club. I am wondering if there are other heavier Laser people at my club who may be tempted and follow my lead.....

Still doesn't make the choice any easier....

I think a road trip is in order....but the good lady has vetoed this weekend :-S

5420 said ..... they look good fun to sail but when it gets breasy you go very fast but not much gos rong looking at the photos

It's all relative but don't underestimate the technique required to get around and race at high speed on a 2.48m wide winged boat in fast moving 'wind angainst tide' - stability is different things to different people -  so have a look at the video links on www.blaze-sailing.org.uk - There are some on the bottom left hand side of the home page and another group that can be seen towards the bottom of the 'for sale' section.  Dave Hewett made a very reasonable video and these are all lower resolution extracts. 

It's fun but you always have to discover for yourself what suits you and your approach by 'doing' not talking.  Try them all - discount most of the banter here and then go for the one you like.

Mike '720'   

 

 

Actually the Blaze rolls OK - just keep the rack out the water.  

Don't kid yourself about nothing going wrong in a Blaze in a blow It can do and will do. However you'll find the exception you remember is when it goes wrong - in other twitchier boats the exception you remember is when it goes right.

Pete

 

 

 

Best to keep it quiet.

I promise I won't tell anyone