Laser 2000 etc

   I am getting back to dinghies after a long break sailing cruising yachts 

around the south coast & Solent.  

At present my wife is learning and the two kids (8 & 5) are enthusiastic 

but total novices when it comes to dinghy sailing.

I'm looking for something we can all get out in but would also suit double 

or even single handing in the right conditions.  Main sailing area is likely 

to be Chichester harbour (plan to look at HISC, Langstone & Dell Quay 

this weekend) and we will cruise more than race, although the latter is 

likely to be on the cards once the skills and confidence are back in place.

At the moment I'm considering a Laser 2000 or as a smaller alternative 

the RS Feva - any views on the suitability / merits of these would be 

appreciated, as would as any other suggestions (the Comet Trio has  been 

mentioned as has the new 2000 type contender from RS).

Many thanks for any thoughts...

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MarkH Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote MarkH Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Laser 2000 etc Posted: 06 Jul 04 at 6:10pm
	I am getting back to dinghies after a long break sailing cruising yachts around the south coast & Solent. At present my wife is learning and the two kids (8 & 5) are enthusiastic but total novices when it comes to dinghy sailing. I'm looking for something we can all get out in but would also suit double or even single handing in the right conditions. Main sailing area is likely to be Chichester harbour (plan to look at HISC, Langstone & Dell Quay this weekend) and we will cruise more than race, although the latter is likely to be on the cards once the skills and confidence are back in place. At the moment I'm considering a Laser 2000 or as a smaller alternative the RS Feva - any views on the suitability / merits of these would be appreciated, as would as any other suggestions (the Comet Trio has been mentioned as has the new 2000 type contender from RS). Many thanks for any thoughts...

Garry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jul 04 at 6:48pm
	I would have thought a Wayfarer, Enterprise or GP14 a better bet. And two oppies for the kids
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MarkH Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote MarkH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jul 04 at 3:21pm
	Thanks for this Garry- certainly the Wayfarer might be a decent idea. I used to sail them as a kid but its so long ago I'd prety much forgotten about them! Maybe just one oppie for the kids though! Mark

Croff Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Croff Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Jul 04 at 12:29am
	Having sailed and taught on just about all the boats you mentioned (barr the feva, but i have sailed an rs200 for a season). I think the feva would definately be too small especially for 4 people, and even for you and your wife as it was developed as a youth trainer. The laser 2000 is a really nice boat to sail with quite a lot of space and stability and an easy to launch kite. Wayfarers are definatly a good idea though having taught kids on a wayfarer it can get a bit dull. I think another boat that should maybe be considered is the Laser Stratos, given the fact its available with many options. First of all you can choose between a centreboard or a lifting keel, also you can get an asymetric kite, and even a trapeze which will be great fun for the kids trust me.
	Crawford

hurricane Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1047	Post Options Post Reply Quote hurricane Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 04 at 6:40pm
	the stratos is a scaled up 2000 so they it is the cost that makes the choice of stratos or 2000 a trapeze option is available on the 2000 but is out of class same as on the stratos

Chris Noble Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 04 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 710	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chris Noble Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 04 at 8:08pm
	why do they bother making it available then if its against class, its such a pointless thing to ban!
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hurricane Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1047	Post Options Post Reply Quote hurricane Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 04 at 9:17pm
	for people who only like to cruise

rosi 135 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 30 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote rosi 135 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Nov 04 at 8:51pm
	How about a mirror for the kids? its really easy to sail and is ideal for 2 people

sailor girl Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 Jun 04 Location: Spain Online Status: Offline Posts: 1031	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor girl Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Nov 04 at 9:19pm
	don't go for the comet trio, they are horrible boats
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