The Real D-One Thread

Originally posted by turnturtle

Originally posted by turnturtle

Just for clarity Tim, there's no fannying 

around with Lasers once you're competent 

with an RS100, well except the start and first 

beat... (and that's coming from an RTC 

puddle sailor, so give a 100 some open water and see yah!)

Also I don't think you can say that there is a 

clear majority for the 8.4 yet either, many of us who have both have 

migrated more towards the 10.2 now we've got more confident with the 

depowering controls and got the kicker properly working... perhaps Nick 

or Charlie could provide a clear breakdown on the 100 thread?  

Secondly perhaps Rodney could clarify the number of active boats in the 

UK now, this is surely a good opportunity to clear any misconceptions if 

there really are more than 2 or 3 paying customers out there in the UK....

If I were joining a new class then local class racing is important, even if I 

don't participate.  The reason is simple- no one wants to buy a new boat 

only to find their investment drops quickly as there's only going to be 

limited market for customers happy with only handicap racing and jetting 

off to Italy for class racing.

James I was just summarising what I read from posters on the 100 thread that's all.

I take you point about learning curve.

However I disagree with your other point.

You have to start somewhere, fleets don't just magically appear.

If the boat suits your needs and skill set then get it....others may join if they see it suits them.

In all my life of sailing there has never been such a 'black sheep' mentality to new classes until recently.

I just don't understand it.

Perhaps its just a sad reflection on a changing society?

Anyhoooo, enjoy

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