Lightweights 2 Man Boat

   After a few seasons off (kids arrival) I'm keen to get back into some dinghy racing.
We'd like to do some club sailing (prob one of the bigger lakes around London) and maybe afew opens  or handicap events.
My son is 10 and approx 5 stone. I'm 13.5 stone so we have approx. 18.5 total.
He's done some sailing but is basically a beginner.
I dont want to scare him off so want something fun, simple, light but not too tippy.
I did have Tasar once which was brilliant - quick and very stable- and would seem a good bet except that the boom spanner system might be too hard for him ?
Also I think they have a min racing weight of 130kg ?
Spinnakers and trapezes are obviously out.
Dont really want Enterprise, Firefly, Graduate etc.
A N12 mightbe too tippy ?
Any other thoughts ?

Edited by rich96

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rich96 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 20 Jan 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 596	Post Options Post Reply Quote rich96 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Lightweights 2 Man Boat Posted: 26 May 08 at 3:07pm
	After a few seasons off (kids arrival) I'm keen to get back into some dinghy racing. We'd like to do some club sailing (prob one of the bigger lakes around London) and maybe afew opens or handicap events. My son is 10 and approx 5 stone. I'm 13.5 stone so we have approx. 18.5 total. He's done some sailing but is basically a beginner. I dont want to scare him off so want something fun, simple, light but not too tippy. I did have Tasar once which was brilliant - quick and very stable- and would seem a good bet except that the boom spanner system might be too hard for him ? Also I think they have a min racing weight of 130kg ? Spinnakers and trapezes are obviously out. Dont really want Enterprise, Firefly, Graduate etc. A N12 mightbe too tippy ? Any other thoughts ? Edited by rich96

olly_love Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Jan 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1145	Post Options Post Reply Quote olly_love Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 3:18pm
	firefly or tasar it is then or national 12 but can be a handful
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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: 26 May 08 at 3:21pm
	miracle? does have a spinnaker but mot really required at club level very stable. i got my sailing basics in this boat and after 10years playing around in it only capsized a handful of times check out their association website for more details

James Morley Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 22 Jan 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 46	Post Options Post Reply Quote James Morley Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 6:01pm
	Id recommend a N12 although they are seen to be "tippy". After you have got used to their wide "tippy" hull it will work to your favor giving you more righting moment over the sails. PS I seem to have one for sale Edited by James Morley
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nathan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 143	Post Options Post Reply Quote nathan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 6:35pm
	There are a few Tasars at Queen Mary I believe, which could influence your desicion- its always good to sail a boat with others at your club. Not sure you will see many N12s/ Miracles/ fireflies sailing on those big pieces of water.

blaze720 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 28 Sep 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1635	Post Options Post Reply Quote blaze720 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 7:48pm
	Got to try a Tasar ....Underated in the UK but don't let that put you off. Good international following, refined, not too expensive and in the right conditions surprisingly fast. If you have a young one up front it is much easier than a spinnaker boat and still faster and much more exciting than most. Spacious and forgiving but very rewarding if you get it in the groove. Old ones are cheap but still very competitive with a sort out. Mike L.

Roy Race Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Aug 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 275	Post Options Post Reply Quote Roy Race Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 8:07pm
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Guest Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guest Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 9:00pm
	Taser is a a good boat and will accomodate your son as he grows. N12 very tippy.

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: 26 May 08 at 9:43pm
	I've found with mast spanners its just a question of getting in the habit of grabbing it on the wy through the boat mid tack and then it seems to go through readily... Does the Tasar one really have that much load on?

theycallmegod Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Nov 07 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 262	Post Options Post Reply Quote theycallmegod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 08 at 9:56pm
	Are twelves really that 'tippy'? I crewed one when i was 10... didn't scare me unless it was over force 4...