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Lots of links out there speak about the value of learning to sail on a dinghy, but I'm finding less information on the type of dinghy that might be best.
I see a number of single-sail dinghies, but I don't know if I should persue one of them, or look for something that has a jib. I assume the latter would offer more opportunity to learn, and perhaps better prepare me for stepping up to a larger boat with more than a single sail, but not sure if a single-sail dinghy is the best first step and if one with a jib is something that I need to graduate to.
I don' see a lot about "best dinghy for single-handed sailing" that doesn't point to a laser or something that seems more purpose-oriented for racing, etc.
Likewise, most the classes I'm finding are basic keelboat classes. Still trying to find a good class that teaches dinghy sailing locally.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
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http://www.lido14.org/Misc/TheLido14Sloop.htm
I learned to sail on one of these. The good ol' Bale n' Sail. Great boat as I remember it, except for the constant leaking. No amount of fiberglass patching would work. . . Not sure if it the most appropriate these days. It remains a classic wood boat and I was easily sailing it on lakes at 12 or 13 on my own.
At 14 feet you can put it on a light weight trailer . . .
Cheers
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