Fruit based boat for the ladies?

   My wife (and crew) has declared that she wouldn't mind a Pico so she can learn to helm again. We both did our Level 1&2 together but our rapid ascent from Vago, through 4K to 800 has meant that she hasn't helmed properly since.
Personally I've always had a soft spot for the Pico but it's a bit small (My wife is 5'10'') and a bit limited so what else is out there? She's not keen on a Laser as she feels she'll be judged by the other Laser sailors and expected to race etc, so something small, stable and good for confidence building - oh and cheap. I've got new 800 sails to think of!

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ellistine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 06 Mar 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 762	Post Options Post Reply Quote ellistine Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Fruit based boat for the ladies? Posted: 02 Oct 12 at 5:02pm
	My wife (and crew) has declared that she wouldn't mind a Pico so she can learn to helm again. We both did our Level 1&2 together but our rapid ascent from Vago, through 4K to 800 has meant that she hasn't helmed properly since. Personally I've always had a soft spot for the Pico but it's a bit small (My wife is 5'10'') and a bit limited so what else is out there? She's not keen on a Laser as she feels she'll be judged by the other Laser sailors and expected to race etc, so something small, stable and good for confidence building - oh and cheap. I've got new 800 sails to think of!

r2d2 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 29 Sep 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 350	Post Options Post Reply Quote r2d2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Oct 12 at 5:27pm
	find a nice 2nd hand Europe maybe?

alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Oct 12 at 6:15pm
	For someone that tall? Surely not!
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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: 02 Oct 12 at 6:28pm
	Streaker or lighting might work ok
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

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: 02 Oct 12 at 6:40pm
	Take a good look at a Byte...

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: 02 Oct 12 at 6:53pm
	or a Flash / Splash ( Flash = Splash with a bigger rig ) depending on her weight of course
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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: 02 Oct 12 at 7:00pm
	Depends if you want Plastic or GRP, the Topaz, Feva, Q'ba fill the plastic section, otherwise as said the Byte is cheap (with original sail) or you have the Comet

Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Oct 12 at 7:40pm
	Your hurricane or short tiller and single wire the 800
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Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 02 Oct 12 at 8:37pm
	The Quba is the new Pico isn't it? Could be worth a look.

winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 12 at 7:26pm
	A europe is ok if you're a flexible 5'10" (I am 5'11") better in fact than a byte or a splash or anything along those lines because in light winds the cockpit is quite cramped (her indoors has a byte). The streaker is the most comfortable for that height and is a lovely boat. Otherwise yes the lightning is also a good choice.
	the same, but different...