65kg, 5'10. Hates lasers...

   I think PB's right. Although I think 49ers look fun, I wouldn't dream of sailing one! It's always a good idea to have a look what's sailed in your club, visit other local clubs and even consider switching if their fleet suit your need better. 
As for an alternative to a Laser, a Supernova looks like a decent boat. Maybe not the WOW factor, but fast, with a good PY number, well-balanced and probably more rewarding than a Laser. As for racing and competition, it all depends what's in your club.
Then again, weight and height are not everything. Find a boat you love and you'll be on the water often enough to to be competitive.
(yep, me in my Contender - wishful thinking on my part   )

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Black no sugar Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 04 Location: Somewhere between Brighton and Lancing Online Status: Offline Posts: 3941	Post Options Post Reply Quote Black no sugar Report Post Quote Reply Topic: 65kg, 5'10. Hates lasers... Posted: 02 Nov 06 at 9:20am
	I think PB's right. Although I think 49ers look fun, I wouldn't dream of sailing one! It's always a good idea to have a look what's sailed in your club, visit other local clubs and even consider switching if their fleet suit your need better. As for an alternative to a Laser, a Supernova looks like a decent boat. Maybe not the WOW factor, but fast, with a good PY number, well-balanced and probably more rewarding than a Laser. As for racing and competition, it all depends what's in your club. Then again, weight and height are not everything. Find a boat you love and you'll be on the water often enough to to be competitive. (yep, me in my Contender - wishful thinking on my part )
	Lancing SC

mike ellis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 30 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote mike ellis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 06 at 10:39pm
	nope i havent sailed a moth PB but they look fun.
	600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it. Also International 14, 1318

stuarthop Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Dec 04 Location: Nottingham Online Status: Offline Posts: 1040	Post Options Post Reply Quote stuarthop Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 06 at 6:36pm
	well said pb


Prince Buster Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 15 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Prince Buster Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 06 at 6:22pm
	have all you guys suggesting moths ever even sailed one?? (i know you have strawb). They're seriously difficult boats to sail and take a lot of practise and the rewards won't feel the rewards for a long long time. I think before buying a boat like this you need to seriously ask yourself how good a sailor you are? would you have the dedication and patience to stick with a moth? would you mind for the first few months to be sailing 30% of the time and swimming 70? They're also pretty hard to sell if you don't get on with it. And also there is limited class racing for them so if you want high quality close racing week in week out it is not the boat for you. I'm by no means saying that you shouldn't get a moth if you feel you are ready for it but just that you really need to think hard about it before going ahead.......
	international moth - "what what?"

MRJP BUZZ 585 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Mar 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1496	Post Options Post Reply Quote MRJP BUZZ 585 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 06 at 5:39pm
	Yep def a Moth
	Josh Preater BUZZING IS FUN

mike ellis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 30 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote mike ellis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 06 at 4:37pm
	moth although bytes are good boats. one sailed at our club a while ago and looked fun. Edited by mike ellis
	600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it. Also International 14, 1318

tack'ho Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1100	Post Options Post Reply Quote tack'ho Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Oct 06 at 12:39pm
	I like the look of the solution, however there's no circuit at the moment and I reckon you may be a little on the light side, got much growing left to do?
	I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!

sailorguy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 06 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 164	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailorguy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Oct 06 at 8:20am
	moth
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BBSCFaithfull Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 06 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1251	Post Options Post Reply Quote BBSCFaithfull Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 06 at 12:41pm
	The red eye solution looks good!
	Greatfully Sponsored By www.allgoodfun.com Int 14 GBR 1503!!

foaminatthedeck Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 18 May 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 318	Post Options Post Reply Quote foaminatthedeck Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 06 at 11:04am
	moth
	Lark 2170