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Laser 28 - Excellent example of this great design Hamble le rice |
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redback ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502 |
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For a beginer I'd say the Supernova. Its easier to get close to maximum performance and the skills you learn are generic whereas the Laser is a bit quirky. On the other hand close racing is a very effective way of increasing your skills quickly and the Laser provides that at most clubs.
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Isis ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753 |
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I did most of my sailing as a youngun at wosc but had to move to farmoor when i realised id run out of water very quickly at wosc in the boats i wanted to be sailing. Either im sure would suit you though farmoor (with much much better sailing) is a little more unfreindly as a begginer as the racing aspect is taken more seriously than wosc |
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too late ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 02 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
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Many thanks for your comments. As for clubs looking at Oxford Sailing Club - lots of Lasers, and/or West Oxon Sailing club - lasers & supernovas. Thanks again. I'm a sponge taking in all that is said, to try & make an informed or is it ill informed choice
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Isis ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753 |
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I used to sail at WOSC back in the day... the supernovas were the biggest fleet there back then (and probibly still are) thanks to mark |
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Charlie ![]() Far too distracted from work ![]() ![]() Joined: 08 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 209 |
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If you're not a heavy weight join the herd and go for the laser to begin with, there's always multiple lasers to race against in every handicap race. Once you get bored of that you should of found enough people at your club to try their boats and find one you like. |
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Finn GBR 657 - Blown It
Laser 164635 Planet Earth: 30% Land, 70% race course! |
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vscott ![]() Posting king ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Apr 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 181 |
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Unbiased opinion? Dream on.... You just have to try them both and go with your instincts. And if you then regret your choice, sell it and get something else.
I won't tell you my choice because it is definitely biased. |
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Mk IV Osprey 1314 Think Again
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too late ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 02 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
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Looked through the forums, read the reports, listened to advice, but still not sure which way to jump. New to sailing, a RYA 1&2 course and a friend who's willing to be subjected to my attempts at sailing. I've decided I'm going to go for a single handed boat, enjoyed the fun of racing - as crew so far, so I'm leaning towards either a Laser or a Supernova. I'm trying a laser just got to sort a Supernova, but think I know someone at WOSC. Having looked at both the websites and forums for each, they both are pro their own, not surprisingly, so who's for an unbiased opinion. I am a novice, but want to learn. All comments welcome.
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