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    Posted: 21 Oct 18 at 7:04pm
Having sailed both the 4 and the 2, I think the 4 is the far easier boat to sail, much more stable in any breeze. Also, national winning crew weights in the 4 in the last three years range from 124kg to 160+, so the lightweights aren't that disadvantaged!

I'd also make the point that a light helm can find a big crew to sail the bigger boat. Someone who might win a nationals in one of the heavyweight classes ie; phantom /finn, are always going to struggle to find a crew small enough to be competitive.

As it's Rs providing the sponsorship at the moment, I guess there's not too much choice beyond those, unless it returns to the rotomoulds. RS Vision?
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Originally posted by Daniel Holman

Originally posted by Peaky

Aero 7?

Laser sailors would win endeavour!

They don’t even take part at the moment!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Sam649 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Oct 18 at 7:45pm
Originally posted by Peaky

Originally posted by Daniel Holman

Originally posted by Peaky

Aero 7?

Laser sailors would win endeavour!

They don’t even take part at the moment!


The winner of the laser nationals tend to be pro's, so I guess they've got better places to be than the Crouch!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Oct 18 at 7:59pm
Unlike Ben Saxton?
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I didn't feel disadvantaged this year from my weight at 90 kilos as my combination with light crew was ok.

I was not however able to hike as hard and long as others having not sailed hiking boats for 25 years. You wouldn't expect to cycle up a hill as fast as someone that rides every week! I know there is no solution to this and thoroughly enjoyed the sailing and hospitality from RCYC.

I also really enjoyed sailing the 200 on the Sunday in a breeze which was so light my current boats aren't much fun in. I wasn't very good but maybe next....
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Sam649 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Oct 18 at 8:33pm
Originally posted by Peaky

Unlike Ben Saxton?


Well as defending champion, I guess he can make time! Plus he has sailed 200s in the past, so he hardly needs much practice beforehand.
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I'd have thought the 2000 would be a good compromise. Raced competitively, so a "real" boat, but with a more general, less quirky skillset, and wide weight range. Bet on the same winner, though.
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There's the challenge of finding decent 2000s for everyone to race though. Probably a lot easier to find a well maintained 200.
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True, most are still Laser 2000s, which wouldn't sit well with the sponsor.
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Originally posted by Peaky

Originally posted by Daniel Holman

Originally posted by Peaky

Aero 7?

Laser sailors would win endeavour!

They don’t even take part at the moment!

The Laser 4.7 champ sailed, and managed a 6th in one race......
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