Single-handers

   I am keen to move up from the Laser as I believe it is too big for its boots, although there are loads of boats, the cost of parts etc doesnt reflect the fact there are so many.

i am looking at the 600 class (but not yet made the leap). It appeals as a good upwind/downwind boat that can be raced competitvely in a variety of wind conditions with the thrill factor built in.

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radixon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407	Post Options Post Reply Quote radixon Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Single-handers Posted: 20 May 08 at 5:28pm
	I am keen to move up from the Laser as I believe it is too big for its boots, although there are loads of boats, the cost of parts etc doesnt reflect the fact there are so many. i am looking at the 600 class (but not yet made the leap). It appeals as a good upwind/downwind boat that can be raced competitvely in a variety of wind conditions with the thrill factor built in.

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: 20 May 08 at 6:06pm
	Contender reassonably fast can be handled by the average person (this means that the average sailor can still have tactical racing some thing that I have found hard on faster boats) lots of boat with a range of prices ranges I realy like them
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no limits Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 09 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote no limits Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 08 at 6:23pm
	currently looking at possible moving out of the laser as i find that unless you are looking to be a olympic hopefully or climbing the youth ranks it gets a little boring. Also the price sails (4.7 sail £360) is stupidliy high. Possible move into a 600 or conteder but depends on minmuim weigths as am under 60kg

Skiffybob Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 842	Post Options Post Reply Quote Skiffybob Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 08 at 7:03pm
	Have any of you folks ever seen a Farr 3.7? I saw them in NZ It's a bit dated now, but in my opinion is probably the ideal base for a performace single-hander (although it would benefit from a kite now). 3.7m long, 50Kg, hard chined hull, carbon mast, etc. V quick. Edited by Skiffybob

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 08 at 8:21pm
	I sail 2 boats singlehanded. A Firefly and a 1970 International Moth. The former in light winds, the latter when it picks up too much to keep the Firefly flat. Both cheap, both fun. Go play until you find the boat you like. I don't really think there is an "ideal" one, but maybe that is because I have a short attention span! I'd like a singlehanded Firefly fleet at our club. Edited by Rupert
	Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686

winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 08 at 8:27pm
	I have three to choose from - a streaker for when it is stupidly windy, a contender for when it is nicely windy, and a phantom for when it is light. The contender is the one I race most and we have 3 or 4 at Oxford which makes for decent enough competition. The contender has the wow factor for me - I'm not sure I could handle anything much more high performance, but I do know that at 46 my days are numbered . Not sure what I'll move into then - possibly get a newer phantom, but it depends on my fitness level and weight.
	the same, but different...

Wrighty Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 21 Mar 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 192	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wrighty Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 08 at 9:06pm
	The lasers were a good class at Carsington but the numbers are down now, The RS700 have taken off big style now. Two phantoms now with a good handicap. I would get a Musto but lots of 700 now so will wait a year or two. Draycote has Three RS300 and a good solo fleet reading draycote forum. If you want to sail a Musto then Rutland is good but 2 hours for me. Ten years ago good fleets at most clubs but now we have problems now with most fleets. So the RS700 are fun and going for 3 grand lots of boat for your money and a good fleet at Carsington with 5 out most weeks soon. Edited by Wrighty
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Late starter Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Feb 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 481	Post Options Post Reply Quote Late starter Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 08 at 9:25pm
	I've sailed most of the non trap newer s/h boats (Blaze, Phantom, EPS, 300 etc) but to be honest the racing experience isn't a patch on sailing against 10-20 Lasers week on week at the club years back.

Smight at BBSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 09 Jan 07 Location: Great Britain Online Status: Offline Posts: 1129	Post Options Post Reply Quote Smight at BBSC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 08 at 9:27pm
	You gotta love the 600, then again everyone loves the class they sail otherwise they wouldn't sail it. You get muchos respect if you do well because the boat is such a handful but definatly worth it in the end.
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Wrighty Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 21 Mar 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 192	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wrighty Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 08 at 9:38pm
	I will always love my x RS600 such a great boat and good for round the cans sailing, Good for downwind as well, just before I sold it using gps and vmg it pays to go deep and play the shifts more than the RS700. In the eighties we would get 50 lasers at the shustoke open, and 40 at most opens, lots of larks, ents, lots of most classes urrrr I will shut up now. even the sun was brighter look like the boat to have is the solo if you want good fleet racing only 4900 boats and such a good turnout. Edited by Wrighty
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