Boat For Teenage Girl

   Hey Everyone,

I have been sailing for nearly 3 years now and I am looking to buy my own boat. I'm not sure whether I would like a single hander for racing on my own, or a boat that my brother can crew in with me. I have sailed a Topaz Uno for the whole time I have been on the water and I'm not too sure whether to stick to that class or move over to a Laser. I have wanted a Laser for a while now, but I am open to any suggestions of other dinghies I could sail in. I am roughly 60kg. I am thinking of a budget of about £1000 since it is my first boat. 

Thanks

Emily

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EmmyC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Oct 10 Location: Berkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote EmmyC Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Boat For Teenage Girl Posted: 25 Dec 10 at 6:12pm
	Hey Everyone, I have been sailing for nearly 3 years now and I am looking to buy my own boat. I'm not sure whether I would like a single hander for racing on my own, or a boat that my brother can crew in with me. I have sailed a Topaz Uno for the whole time I have been on the water and I'm not too sure whether to stick to that class or move over to a Laser. I have wanted a Laser for a while now, but I am open to any suggestions of other dinghies I could sail in. I am roughly 60kg. I am thinking of a budget of about £1000 since it is my first boat. Thanks Emily

ham4sand Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jul 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 452	Post Options Post Reply Quote ham4sand Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Dec 10 at 6:22pm
	I'm suggesting a cherubs,we could do with a few more teenagers
	John Hamilton cherub 2645 - cheese before bedtime cherub 3209 - anatidaephobia laser 176847 - kiss this

Wee Man Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Aug 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 214	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wee Man Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Dec 10 at 7:38pm
	Please don't restrict yourself to dinghies, cats are fast, stable and just as challenging. Essex is home to lots of classes, Hurricane 5.9 is a lot of bang for your bucks.

zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Dec 10 at 9:02pm
	If you want a singlehander I think the Byte CII or Europe would suit better than Lasers.

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 Posted: 25 Dec 10 at 9:42pm
	Emily, firstly where are you sailing? As an Essex sailor with Topaz I suspect you are Brightlingsea based. If you are after a boat, best bet is to borrow a few to try and see what you like. If you were going to the Laser, ook for the 4.7 and radial combo so you can sail in any wind

ham4sand Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jul 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 452	Post Options Post Reply Quote ham4sand Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Dec 10 at 11:10pm
	Sorry didn't realise you were looking for q singlehander lol
	John Hamilton cherub 2645 - cheese before bedtime cherub 3209 - anatidaephobia laser 176847 - kiss this

ex laser Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 25 Mar 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 725	Post Options Post Reply Quote ex laser Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Dec 10 at 11:53pm
	a splash/flash is a great boat for a teenager. have a look at the class assoc web site. if you like what you see, contact the class sec. and she will give you a lot of help and information.

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Dec 10 at 2:03pm
	Think about a europe nice boat light quite quick and cheap much better than a laser
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

charlie1019 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Nov 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 173	Post Options Post Reply Quote charlie1019 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Dec 10 at 11:45pm
	A Streaker is a great boat for light weights

ChrisJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 07 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 337	Post Options Post Reply Quote ChrisJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Dec 10 at 10:19pm
	Where are you going to sail - at your local club if travelling every w/e? Do you want to sail on your own, or with someone? Do you want to race or just to sail? If racing: against/ with other girls, or against boys? 29Er, 420, Mirror,Feva, Firefly, streaker, laser, Europe, Enterprise, laser 2000, National 12...