What boat?

   Thanks guys. The Graduate looks an interesting choice. Although I keep thinking the Mirror is the one to go for as there are more children in the class and at this stage it is obviously just about getting out on the water, having a bit of fun and hopefully making some friends in the class. I will be doing some research on those other classes before parting with her hard earned pocket money.

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dics Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 05 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 317	Post Options Post Reply Quote dics Report Post Quote Reply Topic: What boat? Posted: 05 Dec 08 at 11:26am
	Thanks guys. The Graduate looks an interesting choice. Although I keep thinking the Mirror is the one to go for as there are more children in the class and at this stage it is obviously just about getting out on the water, having a bit of fun and hopefully making some friends in the class. I will be doing some research on those other classes before parting with her hard earned pocket money.

drifter Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Posting king Joined: 09 Jun 08 Location: Oxfordshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 177	Post Options Post Reply Quote drifter Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 08 at 12:14pm
	Graduate would be an excellent choice, especially with the new larger mainsail. Great for handicap racing too, and you'll get a good one for a few hundred tops. I enjoy going round the course faster than the Wayfarers, Supernovas and the likes in mine, which cost £500
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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 08 at 12:19pm
	I did exactly as described with a Mirror for my 6 monthold, only with £50, not £500. Trouble was, 5 years later when it was time to get a better one (£200 this time) I had problems with a distraught 5year old. I knew painting a face on the bow was a bad idea... Still, ToyBox2 has now done 3 years of service (I even took her racing last weekend and beat the EPS's on handicap!) and, with a little TLC this winter, should see out a few more. Mind, he is more interested in racing at the front end of our Firefly than in the Mirror, but for helming the mirror is far better for a small kid.
	Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686