rs600: Out of my league?

What could possibly go wrong?

   I took a 600 on at 17 - still sailing now. It takes about three months to work out the ins and outs of how it goes. But once you get there, they really do rip along. Downwind in a blow, broad reaching, they are scarily quick, and blast reaching is just phenomenal.
Once you sort tacking in the heavier stuff, its fine. Tacking in lighter winds is relatively easy, especially with minimal kicker on. 
There is a facebook forum too, if you're interested

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slightlyobsessed Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 12 Location: BBSC/SUSC Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote slightlyobsessed Report Post Quote Reply Topic: rs600: Out of my league? Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 6:04pm
	I took a 600 on at 17 - still sailing now. It takes about three months to work out the ins and outs of how it goes. But once you get there, they really do rip along. Downwind in a blow, broad reaching, they are scarily quick, and blast reaching is just phenomenal. Once you sort tacking in the heavier stuff, its fine. Tacking in lighter winds is relatively easy, especially with minimal kicker on. There is a facebook forum too, if you're interested

edsned Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 27 Nov 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote edsned Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 13 at 11:19am
	RS700? Essentially a Musto Skiff* but at half the price 2nd hand. *yes I know, but mostly subtle differences.

yellowwelly Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowwelly Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 13 at 1:00pm
	they were hardly subtle differences when I sailed both! FWIW- I reckon the 700 would suit my sailing style better (make of that what you will ) but I liked the clean lines of the MPS more. Interestingly I know of a guy in the US who removed the pump system.... that would be interesting to try.

dohertpk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote dohertpk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 13 at 1:46pm
	We tend to race triangular or trapezoidal courses, as opposed to windward/leeward courses. Would I be right in thinking that the 600 would be better suited to our kind of racing?

yellowwelly Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowwelly Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 13 at 3:40pm
	yes... a contender would be equally well suited and cooler... as would an IC which would be equally well suited and more discerning than either. but a 600 ain't a bad boat for a dead class, there are far worse options out there for sure!

Dougal Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 23 Sep 09 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 556	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dougal Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 13 at 4:02pm
	I think you should go for it. What could possibly go wrong?
	What could possibly go wrong?

dohertpk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote dohertpk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 13 at 4:09pm
	Ha! I'm sold. Now I just need to find a way to get one from the UK to Ireland. Any ideas anyone? Pretty sure the Irish Sea is not going to be too forgiving with a boat that weighs pretty much the same the guy who's sailing it.

yellowwelly Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowwelly Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 13 at 4:11pm
	I saw a banner ad on boards.co.uk for stena offering free student travel for windsurf kit.... it's a big long board racing windsurfer isn't it?

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: 28 Aug 13 at 5:17pm
	Ummm... I'd be looking at a Farr 3.7 if I were sailing in Ireland with only 18 months experience even @ 5ft 9' and 75kg... 10 / 1 you have a nightmare with the 600 and want to sell it and find selling it difficult in ireland. EDIT: Farr 3.7 Blogs to read: Ewan's Blog Ewan's only slightly shorter than you and a small bit heavier than you - plus sails in the UK - so less wind. Dave's Blog Dave is slightly short than you and a bit lighter than you. Edited by Jack Sparrow - 28 Aug 13 at 5:25pm
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dohertpk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote dohertpk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 13 at 5:32pm
	Really? They're that hard to sail that people move them on? Pretty much anything other than a fireball, Laser or 400 is hard to sell here