rs 300 weight issue

hi everyone,

I am selling my current boat to upgrade to a fast, agile single handed dinghy. I have look around and i dont really want a laser but i really like the look of the rs 300. I looked a the vario but i was told i was to light. however they told me to look into the rs 300. ive been researching for a couple of weeks now and it looks like the choice for me. However im on 63.5kg! but i am only in my late 15's so im still growing. I am extremely keen to get this boat but want everyones views on how i will cope. ( i am a competent sailer, sailed for herts and my previous boat was an rs feva)

You are quite light. But then again I am only 10.5 stone so 67kg? I sail with the bigger rig still. I believe Ian Smith (posts on here) is lighter than me and he is much quicker in breeze.

What kind of boats have you sailed in the past? With a 300 you can get away with being light if your a bit quicker and have good technique. Where are you based, I'm sure you would be able to test sail someones near you.

Another tip if your serious about the 300, join the yahoo forum, boats often come up on there first and you can ask questions etc. Everyones really friendly.

Tom

Sorry Zailor, but are you saying the Blaze or 300 was not competative over a F4?

Not sailed a blaze but I would have thought the 300 would depower more easily with an unstayed bendy carbon mast.

If you want a challenging boat which will improve your sailing, the 300 is a good call but as rockhopper says, you will need to spend some time getting used to it. One thing a 300 will guarentee (sp?) you is a big grin every time you sail.