singlehander for daughter

   Hi, 
Im now looking for a singlehander for my daughter. Shes 12 and about 5 ft 2". She weighs about 5 stone and has little experience helming but does know all the basics from crewing a 420. 
Id also like a boat that could be used by my son aswel whos almost 15 about 5 ft 5" and 8 stone.
I wouldnt like another topper because we've recently sold one so any ideas?
Hope you can help!  

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Gray Daze Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 26 Oct 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 35	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gray Daze Report Post Quote Reply Topic: singlehander for daughter Posted: 07 Apr 07 at 7:07pm
	Hi, Im now looking for a singlehander for my daughter. Shes 12 and about 5 ft 2". She weighs about 5 stone and has little experience helming but does know all the basics from crewing a 420. Id also like a boat that could be used by my son aswel whos almost 15 about 5 ft 5" and 8 stone. I wouldnt like another topper because we've recently sold one so any ideas? Hope you can help!

HannahJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 23 Jul 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 861	Post Options Post Reply Quote HannahJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Apr 07 at 8:18pm
	How about a doublehander they could sail together? ducks A topper would be ideal for your son, but if he doesn't like them then maybe laser radial/4.7, would suit them both.
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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: 07 Apr 07 at 8:30pm
	laser 4.7 mate
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Apr 07 at 11:27pm
	Personally I loathe the 4.7: its so out of proportion rig to hull. 'Fraid I'd get a Topper.

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Gray Daze Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 26 Oct 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 35	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gray Daze Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Apr 07 at 3:38pm
	yeah i was thinking of the 4.7 because my son could race it and daughter could mess about etc. There is also a laser fleet at the club which will be good for training etc. what are the 4.7s like? Are they good for a beginner? If not any other suggestions? Thanks again

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Jack Sparrow Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2965	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jack Sparrow Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 07 at 3:42pm
	Splash http://www.splashdinghy.org.uk see this thread: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2 362&KW=Splash&TPN=2 this is what I said about it there: A fantastic combination of hull, sails and mast. Huge in Europe ( 200 odd at events ) and 60 odd at the UK Nationals. Your daughter will be able to feel what she is doing, de-power when she needs to and when she capsizes she'll be able to get back in it. And she won't out grow it off it for a very long time. You can upgrade the boat with a bigger sail and longer boom - Then it is called a FLASH and sail competitively over 18. http://splashdinghy.org.uk/ Basically the SPLASH is like a Europe without the hassle of a ultra low boom. And your son will love it in a breeze, in-fact you'll need two because he'll love it in all conditions so much. This boat was designed for people who have outgrow the Oppie and are not big enough for Lasers e.t.c So in short your two children. My wife has one, she is 7 stone and 5". We bought it for her to get back into sailing and then to hand down to our son who is 9 and currently 3.5 stone who sails a Oppie. He sails it when it is light. We paid £1200 for ours, and it was in very good condition. They are FANTASTIC! And I would say that about many boats. here are a couple pics from the worlds... SPLASH sailor, I guess about the same size as your daughter?... and on the Blackwater...
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Jack Sparrow Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2965	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jack Sparrow Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Apr 07 at 3:56pm
	reading your other thread: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2 860 I had said go for a Int Canoe, but with your kids looking for a boat too, why not go for 2/3 Splashes. I am the same size as you ( well 1 inch shorter ) also with not the greatest back in the world. We bought our Splash for my wife (see other thread) and also to hand on to my son who is 10 and sailing an Oppy. But I don't have a single hander, so I sail the Splash every now and then, and I have to say it is a really pleasent experience. Sailer her this Saturday. Not the wildest wind day ever I'm sure you will agree. And I had a ball. So my reccomendation would be to put the Splash on your try out list for all of you!
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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: 24 Apr 07 at 4:10pm
	WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT TRY TO GET THEM TO SAIL IN THE SAME BOAT!!!!!!
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