Boats graded by ease of use?

   Mirror too.

Only time I have been frightened in a boat was in a 'Wayfarer', went out calm and came back in a gale, big heavy boat when its got a bit of speed. 

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423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Boats graded by ease of use? Posted: 01 May 21 at 12:39pm
	Mirror too. Only time I have been frightened in a boat was in a 'Wayfarer', went out calm and came back in a gale, big heavy boat when its got a bit of speed.
	Robert

Do Different Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 12 Location: North Online Status: Offline Posts: 1312	Post Options Post Reply Quote Do Different Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 21 at 2:35pm
	Off SH topic but I agree on Wayfarers. Big powerful boats which need sympathetic handling. There were several at the sea club where I began sailing. As a crew I always felt that my hiking had minimal effect and in heavy weather if people let them heel too much the weather helm resulted in broken rudder blades more than once. Only helmed one a couple of times as a novice and didn't particularly enjoy it. I was advised to get a Laser and with no formal training but a little coaching from a mate "stop mincing and get a hold of it" I soon came to really like it as fun and responsive experience.