Singlehanded skiff? Which one?

Originally posted by turnturtle further examples of 'fudging the figures' can be seen following results release from the 700 inlands in 2007: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=139393 Anyone reading probably interpretated that there was actually a fourth boat entered....

As you know, the article was written very tomgue-in-cheek. The event was in Northampton, it was the second attempt (it was cancelled the first time round because of lack of wind) and it was blowing a gale! No wonder hardly anyone turned up

The Europeans this year are in Garda and there should be a pretty good turnout, from the UK and other countries.

The Musto Skiff is a great boat and I'd love to have a go one day but, to start with a high performance asymmetric single-hander, the RS700 seems to be a slightly cheaper option that can deliver just as much fun!

Originally posted by turnturtle not quite so black and white Jim,

Mate, I'm just quoting the figures... According to the numbers the 700 has had more boats in its Champs every year which looks pretty black and white to me. I agree that the Musto has more boats overseas, but we all know that so far RS haven't been able to sell boats outside the UK: its not necessarilly a criticism of the boat.

I haven't got a horse in this race since you wouldn't catch me in either. So who's fudging and interpreting? And come to think of it I've never regarded number of boats at the Champs as that important, but presumably you do judging by the sore place I seem to have pressed...

Edited by JimC

I guess, but a lot of people I know have started on the RS700 and have soon realised they should have just gone straight to the musto. But maybe they had their eyes set on a musto in the first place.

Asymmetric Canoe?

Moths are great fun, and the 600ff is growing pretty quickly and is pretty popular, not sailed one though. I have sailed a normal 600, pretty hard to sail despite only having one sail, the hull is rounded and is therefore extremely tippy. the 700 is a bit of a heavy boat, I didn't like it much, but it is easier than a musto but if you don't mind gettign wet the first few times, then I would just get a musto. Steep learning curve but I am sure it would pay off .

I wouldn't buy the RS700, as couple months later you will just be wanting a musto. I'm trying to get a Musto at the moment too, if not might go for a moth or a 600ff.