Help a yank choose a dinghy - RS Feva?

Zebra, probably the youth vision that accompanies a feva for us over heare is because it's one of the RYA youth classes - I think it's probably similar to the 29rer, as in people don't tend to sail them unless they're youth.  I'm surprised it's advertised as for adults though, ther doesn't seem to be a lot of room.  Unlike in a Mirror, which has a much deeper cockpit, 2 sails, ideal for s/h, sailing with kids etc, and there's a bit of a class association being started up in the US: USMCA
However if you're likely to be sailing against lasers/sunfish then it's probably not the best option, and a laser/toppery family/everything sorta thing might be what you want.  Firefly obviously to look at, no spinaker though.

that stealth thing just looks like a hiking musto with no racks. it doesnt look
half bad actually.

would an RS200 be any good? im sure they can be easily sailed by 1 adult
without the jib and then with the jib when your daughter crews.

Edited by s.a.l.t.y

Hi Zebra

I'm 70kg and I love sailing the Feva - both single-handed and with a young crew. I've put a loop of 60cm x 4mm elastic round the rear footstrap attachment. This lets me tether the rudder in the centre so that I can use both hands for kite hoist/drop. [It's also great for sailing without the tiller to get a feel for how to steer the boat by heeling.]

Disclosure: I coach sailing at a school with 8 x Fevas and I'm involved with the class association.

At the UK National Champs this summer there were several parent/child entries. That is positively encouraged as one of the many great things about the boat. The downside is that in a couple of years your daughter might push you out so as to sail with her friends!

Nick

Well spotted Rupert. Probably on th 29er squad by now!

Great that you are enjoying it!