20 years later

Does make it look like I returned to sailing at quite an exciting time for new designs, there was a  choice of what looked like fast and challenging boats. Perhaps the designers sneaked off while the accountant wasn't looking. Does make some of todays designs from big manufacturers look 'safe' in comparison, to appeal to a wider range of sailors - thats not a criticism btw. Competitive racing in something normal humans can mange is a good thing.

Originally posted by Dangerousday @ Cirrus I have the same thoughts on the Vortex too, something I'd like to try the once. Does make it look like I returned to sailing at quite an exciting time for new designs, there was a  choice of what looked like fast and challenging boats. Perhaps the designers sneaked off while the accountant wasn't looking. Does make some of todays designs from big manufacturers look 'safe' in comparison, to appeal to a wider range of sailors - thats not a criticism btw. Competitive racing in something normal humans can mange is a good thing. But then I'm quite shallow. I drive an old Alfa, because of how it looks, because its not easy to drive like a modern car, but it is rewarding. I'm going to end up with a Finn aren't I?

Europe - from 1960 - and a hoot on a small lake if you are small enough to get under the boom and enjoy (really enjoy) roll tacking and gybing

The OP's a big lad I believe, a Finn might just be a bit more sensible than a Europe getafix.......

The OP doesn't say how tall he is but in another thread he says he weighs north of 100kgs, at 80kg you are probably pretty much on the money (though at the lower end of the weight range) for either.....

Edited by Sam.Spoons - 26 Nov 18 at 9:28pm