Topper topaz vibe singlehanded?

Hi, are these boats any good, thinking of hiring one out at a nearby club, as my one is a bit limited... 
Most likely i will be sailing it single handedly, but depends whether i can convince my sister to crew!  

I only weigh 7 stone! In anything other than light winds, will i just end up capsizing? This i don't mind that much, but how easy are they to right?
Is it an oversized topaz?  I have sailed fevas and visions both helm and crew, without looking at the stats, how do they compare?  I don't mind if it's generally not fast, i will be using it to perfect techniques rather than blast around on!

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piccolo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 11 Location: Midlands Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote piccolo Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Topper topaz vibe singlehanded? Posted: 10 Sep 11 at 11:39pm
	Hi, are these boats any good, thinking of hiring one out at a nearby club, as my one is a bit limited... Most likely i will be sailing it single handedly, but depends whether i can convince my sister to crew! I only weigh 7 stone! In anything other than light winds, will i just end up capsizing? This i don't mind that much, but how easy are they to right? Is it an oversized topaz? I have sailed fevas and visions both helm and crew, without looking at the stats, how do they compare? I don't mind if it's generally not fast, i will be using it to perfect techniques rather than blast around on!

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: 11 Sep 11 at 1:07pm
	If you are that light, then yes you will capsize and struggle. I doubt they will let you sail it singlehanded. I'd suggest finding a crew or crewing for someone else.

RS400atC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3011	Post Options Post Reply Quote RS400atC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 11 at 8:41pm
	It's not a desparately powerful boat, you might be able to singlehand it in light weather. How light it needs to be just depends on your level of experience. I'm sure I was quite light when I first singlehanded an Enterprise as a kid. Finding someone to crew for you might be a better option, especially if you want to get the kite up. If it's a borrowed boat, you have to repsect their right to say no of course. Also, is the layout OK for singlehanding?, you have to be able to reach the jibsheets etc.