First thing I sailed was a windsurfer after the sailing school said I was too young at 9; came back the next year with a short board and showed them how to do it!

Then did some squad stuff in Toppers, 420's / Larks and the like and also crewed on a Dart 18; then helmed for my dad on a Dart 18 and then bought the boat off Dad.

First boat I really bought was a Hurricane 5.9.