singlehanded trapeze boat

   This may seem like a stupid question but has there been any discussion about a youth single handed trapeze boat? i know there are youths in Musto skiffs and what knots and i guess you can stick a big youth in a small rig 600 but has there been any serious thought about one?
At the moment im 16 years old and  70-80kg (depending on time of year if you know what i mean with xmas etc    
any comments would be much apprciated
cheers
tom

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tom_wilson_DWSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 22 Oct 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote tom_wilson_DWSC Report Post Quote Reply Topic: singlehanded trapeze boat Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 1:13pm
	This may seem like a stupid question but has there been any discussion about a youth single handed trapeze boat? i know there are youths in Musto skiffs and what knots and i guess you can stick a big youth in a small rig 600 but has there been any serious thought about one? At the moment im 16 years old and 70-80kg (depending on time of year if you know what i mean with xmas etc any comments would be much apprciated cheers tom
	RS700 955 Vagabond (Thames A Rater)

Wave Rider Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wave Rider Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 1:32pm
	I sail an RS600 and I'm the same age and weight as you (about 70kg), and I'd certainly recommend it :D
	-[Franko]- Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933

Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 2:56pm
	i sailed a vortex assy since i was almost 13, and now sail a 600 with the big rig (better to be over powered than under powered) and i'm now 14. Yep 600's are so the best!! Mark.
	RS300 - 346 :D

tom_wilson_DWSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 22 Oct 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote tom_wilson_DWSC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 4:02pm
	ah ok cheers
	RS700 955 Vagabond (Thames A Rater)

Guest Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guest Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 4:14pm
	Daniel Hendersen just finished 2nd at the Musto Skiff Nationals aged 16 ... He weighs I'd guess around 70kgs ...

andy_cherub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 768	Post Options Post Reply Quote andy_cherub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 5:56pm
	Nah, you want an A class!! I started off in those age 12!!! 10 years later im living up the dream in a 12ft skiff! life doesnt get better!
	-12ft skiff, Team 'CST Composites' -Many thanks goes out to all of my sponsors. Ignore my user name, my views are of a 12ft skiff

tom_wilson_DWSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 22 Oct 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote tom_wilson_DWSC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 6:00pm
	if by A class you mean an A class cat? no. when i was in mi radial (when i was lighter) i had a bad experience of being stuck with cats around me at the windward mark in very little wind all of which were in half tacked mode. not a gd race for me anyways. no offence to cats sailors im sure they're lovely boats to sail. its jus not my thing.
	RS700 955 Vagabond (Thames A Rater)

andy_cherub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 768	Post Options Post Reply Quote andy_cherub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 6:05pm
	Lol I know what you mean, the decider point was when I was racing in a good strong wind, on the wire behind the rear beam on a broad reach - about as overpowered as I could be, then I was overtaken by a Cherub skipping along with its kite up! Next week I had a cherub! Cats are good, but you cant beat a mono downwind in breeze!
	-12ft skiff, Team 'CST Composites' -Many thanks goes out to all of my sponsors. Ignore my user name, my views are of a 12ft skiff

tom_wilson_DWSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 22 Oct 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote tom_wilson_DWSC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 6:06pm
	indeed, i have done this many a time in the 400 with mi dad
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andy_cherub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 768	Post Options Post Reply Quote andy_cherub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 07 at 6:08pm
	Sod the musto or 600 - geta cherub! then when your heavy get a 12ft skiff!!
	-12ft skiff, Team 'CST Composites' -Many thanks goes out to all of my sponsors. Ignore my user name, my views are of a 12ft skiff