Differences between Splash and Flash?

My sons in a Oppy and my wife is getting back into sailing and is a
lightweight (48kg).

Getting a Splash / Flash seems a good option. But there doesn't seem to
much info about the Flash anywhere I can find.

What are the differences? I'm pressuming it is just sail size? Do many
people sail Flashes in the UK? e.t.c e.t.c

Let's us know.

Cheers

Jack

Jack,

From the Splash CA website (it is buried).

The Flash has a bigger sail and a longer boom.

Splash sail area 5.5 sq m PY 1184
Flash sail area 7.0 sq m (same as a Laser 1 I believe) PY 1130 (provisional)

As for numbers, I am not sure. If you look on the CA website you may be able to get an idea of where fleets are and of second hand boat values.

You might find that the Byte is a better bet and the new rig does look good :-).

Paul


Edited by jeffers

If the nipper really gets in to it you could always let them habe the byte until they outgrow it then purchase a chesp old Laser (apologies for the language). Then you have got international class status in it's abundance.

For my money I would go for the byte though as the running costs will be lower (ie you dont need to spend a fortune on new sails every couple of years).

Also when they outgrow the Byte they may want something a little more exciting (such as a Cherub......)

Paul

Originally posted by Blobby CII BYTE CII BYTE CII BYTE if 40Kg Singapore girls can do a Byte and me at 75Kg can have a laugh in 10kts with a CII rig you are onto a winner...

world champ weighs 73kgs, top team in the world IMHO comes from singapore weight low!!  It is an excellent rig.  I'm at the top end 68kgs and have only just started in the boat and was competetive aginst 2 europes in force 1 gusting 2 sailed by 2 decent sailors who are loads lighter than me.  They beat me by 2 mins in a 70 min race so about right on handicap and i've still got lots learn about the boat.