laser or international moth?

Im currently a student at uni and with a really limited budget of around £500. Im really keen on gettin a laser or a moth. Ive had a few years sailing experience and im up for a challenge. I would just love some advice on what to get and what sort of money im looking at spending.

Any help would be appreciated

i am a laser sailor my self, get a moth

There are at least two of us on here who are students who own I14s, there are good ones availible for under £1000. This is more than your £500 budget but if you share the cost with your helm/crew you would be OK. Have a look in this thread:

http://www.intersail.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=731& ;PN=2

heres but a sample of where the moth could take you (in this case, upwards)

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Presume that moth cost a bit over £500 ???????!!!

I'm quite surprised someone would even think "Moth or Laser?" They are entirely different animals. Moth will mean handicap racing: don't expect meaningful class racing on that budget. They are fast and challenging to sail. Lasers are a very dated design now but provide great fleet racing with fleets at most clubs and competition at all levels. So what do you like most about sailing? Answer that and the choice should be obvious.

If you buy a cheap Moth you can expect to be making frequent use of an epoxy repair kit. They are lightly built and for £500 you will be getting something quite old. That, at least, was my experience. It is not a reason for not getting one, it is just good to understand what you are getting into.