Mirjam,

Welcome to the class and forum, indeed.

And let me extent this welcome by inviting you to the Zandvoort F16 event, Global Challenge, 12-19 aug 2007.

They are expecting a few boats from all over the worlds and it will be a bonanza for sailors new to the F16 class and boats. You'll learn heaps in those days, more then you can discover yourself in 1 to 2 seasons of sailing. There will be several other newbie crews/sailors at the event, so you certainly won't be alone.

Wouter