Starter Sail Boat

John A. Birdsall · 07-11-2004, 09:34 PM

having used a sunfish/sailfish they were fun and as others say quite wet. I bought a puffer I think they call it a 13'9" boat that should hold three people but can be handled by one. It has a jib and a main sail. It also tips over, I think they call it being a turtle. I learned on a sunfish or sailfish how to right the fool thing, but let me tell you if you sit in and not on its not an easy thing to right the boat.

But the quietness of the event and if you mindful of just what is happening can be a lot of fun.

Silver Duck · 07-12-2004, 07:37 PM

Rattlesnake Gal

Have you checked into whether there are any sailing clubs in your area that offer junior memberships or "learn to sail" programs? Kids like being with other kids, and this is a great way for them to learn how to sail well

(and to find out whether they have a taste for it - not everybody does

).

IMHO, sailing is much more fun is you know how to make the boat perform well, and racing is a great way to hook the kids on sailing.

P.S. Once the kids have learned, Lasers are a really good kid's boat and meet your requirements of easy removal from the water.

Silver Duck

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-13-2004, 11:02 AM

Thanks to a kind, generous forum member, our sons now have a small Sunfish type boat. It needs a bit of work, but that is coming along nicely. They are turning into boat refinish pros. I think this is the start of a great hobby for all of us.
Thank you everyone for all the great advice and feedback and special thanks to our new friend in Meredith. I’ll be sure to send a picture.

07-11-2004, 09:34 PM	#1
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	sail boat having used a sunfish/sailfish they were fun and as others say quite wet. I bought a puffer I think they call it a 13'9" boat that should hold three people but can be handled by one. It has a jib and a main sail. It also tips over, I think they call it being a turtle. I learned on a sunfish or sailfish how to right the fool thing, but let me tell you if you sit in and not on its not an easy thing to right the boat. But the quietness of the event and if you mindful of just what is happening can be a lot of fun.

07-13-2004, 11:02 AM	#3
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Thanks! Thanks to a kind, generous forum member, our sons now have a small Sunfish type boat. It needs a bit of work, but that is coming along nicely. They are turning into boat refinish pros. I think this is the start of a great hobby for all of us. Thank you everyone for all the great advice and feedback and special thanks to our new friend in Meredith. I’ll be sure to send a picture.

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07-12-2004, 07:37 PM	#2
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Rattlesnake Gal Have you checked into whether there are any sailing clubs in your area that offer junior memberships or "learn to sail" programs? Kids like being with other kids, and this is a great way for them to learn how to sail well (and to find out whether they have a taste for it - not everybody does ). IMHO, sailing is much more fun is you know how to make the boat perform well, and racing is a great way to hook the kids on sailing. P.S. Once the kids have learned, Lasers are a really good kid's boat and meet your requirements of easy removal from the water. Silver Duck