singlehander for lightish man

Byte CII for its lovely betwaithe designs rig. 

But the splash / flash is good too - and the rig is cheaper.  The splash rig is a radial equivalent and the flash rig is a laser equivalent.  Slower than either, but less hard graft too.

Ultra low effort - a Comet One.  Great on small ponds and rivers.

Still not sure why trapesing hurts your back more than hiking. My abs may have suffered but my back has never been better since I switched to the wire!

Try a Vortex. Hector is about your size. Boom is quite high and the ride is forgiving.

ok you know what I'm gonna say...but hey!!!

Go for test saili in a Byte CII, the boom is pretty high and its more comfy to sail than a Laser.  You are right at the top of the competitive weight limit so if your not planning to put on weight you should be fine.  Plus the boat is very light so this will help your back when moving it about.  You should be able to rustle something up for around 2 K

ps. A Europe, blimey surely a contender for the lowest boom award!!!

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Some of the canoe rudders are transom(is it a transom?) mounted, and the ones slung underneith are mounted on a kind os cassette that slots into the hull.

A lot of the singlehanders suited to those a little lighter tend to have pretty low booms so could be a bit of a tricky one with a bad back... A Europe should probibly be on the list of potentials though?

I've got a bad back and sitting out kills it. I much preffer trapping.
but if sitting out has to be done, go for an Int Canoe. It will be easier on you back and your knees, just may be not your wallet.

Actually I'll take that last bit back, just had a look at the UK Int website and found these:

GBR211 - conventional canoe. Won Nationals and did well at the Europeans in late 80's . Trolley and good trailor that can be a double. New rudder and carriage and decent sails. Everything works - just needs to be sailed! Great boat to start canoeing in. Photoes available on request. £900 ono. Contact Toby on toby@waxwing.co.uk or 07855 324 805.

GBR 221 “Rawhide” ex. “Scorch” for sale. Razorback carbon hull, Claridge decked, Linton foils, Rowsell & Morrison 3 mains/3 jibs, Superspars, minimum weight, combi-trailer. Competitive conventional canoe or ideal asymmetric conversion. Based at Llandegfedd. £2200ono. Ring Terry 01633 895177

this video link shows you how good they are for your back, you can sail laying down!




Edited by Jack Sparrow