Demise of the double hander

Originally posted by Rupert Originally posted by maxibuddah It's just easier to sail single-handed. No commitment. No hassle with your crew or helm. A more selfish world when you can do what you want whenever you want and how you want without the need to think of someone else This is certainly true, but maybe a little sad. Mind you, I now cart an extra boat and rupertson around to events - more complex than sailing a doublehander together. But fewer arguments! Equivelent 1 person/2 person boats... Solo/Ent, as you say. Should have been Laser/Laser 2 but "they" cocked it up. Oppie/Cadet. Contender/Flying Dutchman. Musto Skiff/49er. RS700/RS800. Boats that should have had an equivelent (unless I've missed it)... Fireball. Firefly (why no Fairey Marine singlehander? Yes, they made Finns, but not what I mean) GP14 (there must be/have been a boat in this niche, surely?)

I was part of a double handed outfit for many years. Our circumstances were much the same, lots of kids etc. We had great fun for years as well as spectacular arguments. The good thing was, (good?) he made me sail when I did not feel inclined and vice versa.  Eventually we followed separate paths, but I miss it. 

Wayfarers, gp14 and 505 all suit the larger gent IMO, FD crew, Javelin, Merlins, i14.....

maybe but not as the helm normally. I'd love to sail a two person boat, but there aren't many that will take my weight as the helm.

Edited by maxibuddah - 13 Oct 14 at 7:32pm

Maxi,

The X1 in fact prefers the helm (90kg plus) to be heavier than the crew - you must try a sail (.... I think you missed doing so at the FOM?).

Chris