Dec 17, 2022 · The boats came with a choice of fin keel (deepest draft), wing keel, and swing keel (least draft). I don't know Lake Norman beyond a quick ...

Feb 19, 2023 · There are sunfish, lasers, zumas, and countless other small sailboats. Hobie cats are also great for learning, but they're a bit of a bitch to ...

May 16, 2018 · Just look look for boats that don't look too sporty (i.e. no trapeze) and make sure they've got plenty of built-in buoyancy. 12-14 foot long is ...

Aug 12, 2021 · Flying Scot is a great first boat for learning, IMO. Much dryer than a Laser, can be sailed single handed or with a few people, has a jib and ...

Aug 13, 2023 · Which boat would be the best beginner? Two boats are lasers and 1 is a Catalina capri 14.2.

Apr 13, 2022 · A RS aero is small, lightweight, and can be totally set up and sailed by one person. But it's a solo boat. A Sunfish or similar can be car ...

Mar 23, 2016 · 6/There are two types of boat, the smaller dinghies, and the bigger-self-righting-up cruise boats. Both sail roughly the same but you're wet on ...

Nov 11, 2019 · There are 3 types of keels: (A) fixed non moving. Or (B) a dagger board type keel, or (C) an swing keel that swings or pivots on some pin. If ...

Sep 23, 2018 · What I suggest is that you start looking at hull shapes for the things you want. Ocean boats tend to be beamy but not great upwind sailors.

Dec 22, 2023 · We initially considered a cruiser, specifically something like the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 or a Jeanneau 350 (this last one its going to be a new ...