420?

Just looking for some advice on racing more.14 years old with some club racing experience in a buzz and a 400.
Ive been interested in the 420, is that the right choice ( want a double hander ), is there any northern youth racing in the 420? if not, what else should i consider, needs to have decent northern youth racing, cheers.

Edited by James_Gibson - 30 Jan 17 at 5:35pm

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James_Gibson Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Jan 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote James_Gibson Report Post Quote Reply Topic: 420? Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 5:34pm
	Just looking for some advice on racing more. 14 years old with some club racing experience in a buzz and a 400. Ive been interested in the 420, is that the right choice ( want a double hander ), is there any northern youth racing in the 420? if not, what else should i consider, needs to have decent northern youth racing, cheers. Edited by James_Gibson - 30 Jan 17 at 5:35pm

jaydub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaydub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 6:07pm
	RS200. Very active Northern Youth Squad, although you've missed the boat for this year's winter training. You will have to sail against some old gits as well though. Whereabouts do you sail?

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3395	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 7:19pm
	NW 420 training at Leigh & Lowton a couple of weeks ago. 29ers and Fevas in the last few weeks too. I'd say it depends where you want to take it in say the next 5 years. http://www.llsc.org.uk Edited by Sam.Spoons - 30 Jan 17 at 7:21pm

cad99uk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 11 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 187	Post Options Post Reply Quote cad99uk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 9:50pm
	29er no question. Do not even look at a 420.

James_Gibson Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Jan 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote James_Gibson Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 9:56pm
	Have thought of 200, only ruled out 29er because it can be difficult to find at cheaper end... Between the 200 and 29er which would I be pumping more money into?

James_Gibson Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Jan 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote James_Gibson Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 9:58pm
	Also, sailing around Yorkshire. At a small scout centre, but also race fairly regularly at grimwith (YDSC) but wanting to travel bit more.

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3395	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 10:08pm
	How far and often would you travel?

cad99uk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 11 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 187	Post Options Post Reply Quote cad99uk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 10:13pm
	Make sure you sail a 200 and a 29er before you decide. They are chalk and cheese.

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3395	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 10:27pm
	Yup, and a 420 is much closer to a 200 (and a 400 or Buzz) than to a 29er FWIW. If you fancy a bash at international youth sailing the 420 or 29er is the way to go but if it's just a bit more class racing in the North of England then do a bit of googling for suitable open meetings and club results to find out where the fleets are. Sadly there is not very much open meeting action 'north of Watford" these days with most classes being concentrated in the South. If you are happy with handicap racing I'd have to agree that a 200 is probably the best bet (simply going off the turnouts at the L&LSC Icicle series). There are plenty of good guys at YDSC who could advise you, "Hector" (Keith E) of this parish sails a 29er at Yorkshire Dales (but he is actually just selling it I think). Edited by Sam.Spoons - 30 Jan 17 at 10:42pm

James_Gibson Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Jan 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote James_Gibson Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 17 at 10:45pm
	Would want to travel mainly around north, but willing to to go further for bigger events. As for how often, I'm not sure yet as it depends on what I get and to where I'll have to travel.