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pij27 
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 Topic: Lower back issue - dinghy or keelboat?Posted: 23 Mar 18 at 11:29am |
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I will try a few before purchasing. However, I am looking for a boat to potter and cruise in, not looking to go racing with. Just like to go for a nice sail and enjoy the open water
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The Moo
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Posted: 22 Mar 18 at 12:18pm |
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If you are thinking about a Foxer do try before you buy.
A guy at our Club had one before he retired from sailing. I sailed it on a couple of occasions and personally found its sailing ability to be awful, particularly when attempting to go to windward. I do accept they seem to be quite popular in certain quarters but following my experience I am struggling to see why. |
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Gordon 1430
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Posted: 22 Mar 18 at 8:38am |
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Looked at Apollo duck and they have a section for cruising dinghies. Not sure the Farr 3.7 counts. There was a Cornish cobble that might fit the bill. Depends on your launching access, if you can use a car then it would be ideal.
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Sam.Spoons
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Posted: 21 Mar 18 at 5:41pm |
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I might have to get me one of those when my back finally gives out....... I saw a couple of pics on that first link that looked as if the helm was leaning back. IIRC when I sailed an Oppie back in the mists of time (around 1964/5) sitting on the side was prohibited.....  Edited by Sam.Spoons - 21 Mar 18 at 5:46pm |
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Spice 346 "Flat Broke"
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SUGmeister
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Posted: 21 Mar 18 at 4:39pm |
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As I understand it no toe straps, you can perch on the side deck but not hike
This looks serious fun.... Edited by SUGmeister - 21 Mar 18 at 4:59pm |
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Simon SUGmeister
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Sam.Spoons
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Posted: 21 Mar 18 at 4:12pm |
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Can't find the class rules BTW but are toe straps prohibited? Otherwise the keen guys will be hiking as hard as ever when the wind picks up........
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Sam.Spoons
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Posted: 21 Mar 18 at 4:08pm |
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You know, they may be the best suggestion in this thread
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SUGmeister
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Posted: 21 Mar 18 at 11:02am |
Maybe a Foxer?  Edited by SUGmeister - 21 Mar 18 at 11:05am |
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Simon SUGmeister
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pij27
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Posted: 21 Mar 18 at 10:26am |
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My back issue is two degenerating discs in the lower back, I always have
a degree of discomfort and therefore try not too expose myself to to
much shock loading. I have looked at dinghies and small yachts/keelboats
and all look good. Although mainly through sitting in the boat and not
perched on the edge. As such older designs of dinghies and
keelboats/yachts look better for me. As such, looking for a club which
uses these appears to be a problem. Think will have to look at
discussing issues with local clubs and seeing if they can recommend a
boat or if they will teach me the basics in a suitable boat after I have
purchased one.
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NickM99
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Posted: 18 Mar 18 at 4:09pm |
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I had to give up dinghy sailing in my mid-30s because of a prolapsed disc but years later I find I can now hike comfortably again provided I keep doing core strengthening and mobility exercises and avoid carrying weight - like Rupert, I have a dolly wheel on the trolley and wheels on the sailing bag.
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