Endeavour Forecasts

True, most are still Laser 2000s, which wouldn't sit well with the sponsor.

I'd have thought the 2000 would be a good compromise. Raced competitively, so a "real" boat, but with a more general, less quirky skillset, and wide weight range. Bet on the same winner, though.

I didn't feel disadvantaged this year from my weight at 90 kilos as my combination with light crew was ok.

I was not however able to hike as hard and long as others having not sailed hiking boats for 25 years. You wouldn't expect to cycle up a hill as fast as someone that rides every week! I know there is no solution to this and thoroughly enjoyed the sailing and hospitality from RCYC.

I also really enjoyed sailing the 200 on the Sunday in a breeze which was so light my current boats aren't much fun in. I wasn't very good but maybe next....

Originally posted by Peaky Originally posted by Daniel Holman Originally posted by Peaky Aero 7? Laser sailors would win endeavour! They don’t even take part at the moment!

The winner of the laser nationals tend to be pro's, so I guess they've got better places to be than the Crouch!

Having sailed both the 4 and the 2, I think the 4 is the far easier boat to sail, much more stable in any breeze. Also, national winning crew weights in the 4 in the last three years range from 124kg to 160+, so the lightweights aren't that disadvantaged!

I'd also make the point that a light helm can find a big crew to sail the bigger boat. Someone who might win a nationals in one of the heavyweight classes ie; phantom /finn, are always going to struggle to find a crew small enough to be competitive.

As it's Rs providing the sponsorship at the moment, I guess there's not too much choice beyond those, unless it returns to the rotomoulds. RS Vision?