Try it you will like it. sail a little more conservatively because it will take longer to look at the two lines in your hand to see which one is the jib etc. You will have to multi-task something that I am told men cant do however I never had a problem with it. Also it is apropriate to sing pirate songs as you will be all by your self and no one can hear you. you must be able to right the boat by yourself or take provisions for max length of water divided by wind speed. Soon you will be sailing solo at night.