Fastest Skiff?

Originally posted by carshalton fc mike the 18 foot skiff is raced in the uk!!

except i was talking about 12ft skiffs

But with a lot more sail

Ok so I am looking now at presenting an option of an 18' skiff as this is reaching the goals that I have been set, all out speed being the main one, the next info I am after is where can I find one? I am in the Caribbean at the moment but will be in the Mediterranean from mid May, any one got any ideas.

Its just a nagging doubt in my mind but if you don't really know too much about skiffs, i.e which one is the fastest, should you really be considering jumping straight into an 18? If you are just starting out in skiffs, there are a lot of fast boats out there which are a good introduction to this side of the sport. Although its not the fastest, but still is really fast, an RS 800 might be a more suitable option. If you do know what you're doing, go for the fastest thing you can find but if your experience isn't too great, remember skiff racing can be a very dangerous sport especially if you don't know what you are doing. It's just a warning but I feel someone had to mention it at some point, and sorry for sounding daft if you do have a lot of experience in this side of the sport.

Thanks for all your input, it is appreciated.

To help with nagging problems yes I am fully aware of what is involved with trying to sail a skiff and hope that I don't have to take the responsibility of sailing one but always relish the chance of being onboard one.

When I started this forum off it was with an opening line "I have been set a mission" I hope now I have achieved my mission and I am prepared to put forward what I have learned to the higher authorities who I have to report to.

To let you know what I have come up with, I have to translate to a language that can be understood, to use car terminoligy it would be like a person trying to drive Michael Schumachers Ferrari but neglecting to learn how to drive before hand, it will end in tears.

I hope I can come back to you guys again if this mission does not go away.