Hi. Once upon a time I was a keen sailer of monohull dinghies. I aquired my RYA Levels 1,2,3, Assistant Instructor and Pre Entry Assessment (level 5 skills) but failed by instructor rating due to my teaching style.

I've not been sailing for about 12 years now but when I was, I was sailing wayfairers, enterprises, toppers, lasers, comets, sea stars. I crewed and helmed in a number of handicap races at club level and have a little experience on the wire on Wayfairers and Laser 2s. This sailing was split between inland resevoirs in SE England and Coastal sailing on the Solent.

Now I live by the sea and have 2 great sailing lakes within an hours drive (Bala and Vyrnwy). I fancy the world of cat sailing for a change but I have no idea what boat to aim for. My budget is very low as I'm just paying for my wedding, so say 1500 GBP. Wat are my options and what would you recomend/avoid for someone of my experience.