I have been learning to sail just for a couple of months. (Think really really green here) I am 37 and am in good shape. I weigh 128 lbs. I am working on the ‘boat fund’ and want some input about a good beginner boat.
I went to Performance MidWinter with Jake Kohl and David Mosley this past weekend. (I am so proud of them) I got to go out on the committee boat (Thanks Kirk!) I learned so much about how a race was set up and all of a sudden everything I have been reading fell into place. What a great experience!
While I was there I talked some about being serious about learning and getting ideas about purchasing a boat. I had a couple of guys tell me a Wave was the way to go for a beginner boat. Then a woman sailor said, no way, you won’t like that for long. It is too simple. Get a Hobie 16.
What suggestions do you have?