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Jack Sparrow
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Topic: Which dinghy for sailing with a child? Posted: 16 Sep 20 at 1:44pm |
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andymck
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 20 at 3:19pm |
I have looked at this a lot
We ended up selling the N12, thought it was a DCB which was a bit much for the kids at 6 We joined the L2k band at Rutland. It’s perfect for sailing with a kid, Pirate battles, ice cream sails, takes the whole family and racing is very close. Borrow one Andy |
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 20 at 8:05pm |
For that money, a Firefly or, for a bit more tippyness for dad, a Lark.
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Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
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andymck
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Iain
Come chat to me or Steve TC next time you are at the club Many of us are only to happy to lend out boats to experienced sailors. Andy |
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Mark Aged 42
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 20 at 2:23pm |
I started with my 2 in a 420, which was perfect. As a six footer, I had plenty of room under the boom, there was space up front for the children, option of a spinnaker, and high freeboard, so the kids sit in, not on. A cheap 420 is just a couple of hundred quid. Bargain.
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rb_stretch
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 20 at 4:09pm |
I actually started mine in an Albacore, but only in light winds. It gave them plenty of space to indulge in other child activities such as looking for fish or playing with the bailer.
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maxibuddah
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 20 at 4:13pm |
How about a graduate? There’s a Rooster one for sale on a certain facebook sales group but it is £5k
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Everything I say is my opinion, honest
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zeon
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 20 at 5:05pm |
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Chris_H
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 20 at 5:46pm |
I love the Firefly, I really do. I cut my teeth on it when in the school sailing team. However, it can be a bit capsizable on the run and not best for a 5yr old.
Having said all that, I would love to own a new one ..... One of my all time fave boats (together with a 5-Oh)
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sawman
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 20 at 2:51pm |
This brief has miracle written all over it
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