12-16'''' beginner recommendations??
I am in the process of looking to purchase a 12-16'' beginner size sailboat. Let me give you some background information; trust me, it''s pertinent. My fiance got me into the sailing thing by buying a 20''Bristol & dropping it in a lake 3yrs ago. We knew nothing about sailing...since then we have gotten better & decided to "graduate" to the Bay. We now have a Bristol Corinthian that we moor/sail in Narraganset Bay, or should I say he sails; I am completely overwhelmed & want to get back to the lake w/a smaller boat. I am ashamed to say I have created in myself a phobia about the large powerboats & swells they create around us when we are supposed to be enjoying our sailing. We''ve decided this has happened b/c of my lack of confidence in my sailing skills so have come to the conclusion a smaller boat of my own to play on the lake w/would assist w/the issue.
To the point, I''ve read much about the Widgeon & Javelin''s & some others I cannot recall their names. I''m looking for something I can handle on my own & have room to stash my backpack in a closed forward storage.
Please help me - I miss being out there!
I am in the process of looking to purchase a 12-16'' beginner size sailboat. Let me give you some background information; trust me, it''s pertinent. My fiance got me into the sailing thing by buying a 20''Bristol & dropping it in a lake 3yrs ago. We knew nothing about sailing...since then we have gotten better & decided to "graduate" to the Bay. We now have a Bristol Corinthian that we moor/sail in Narraganset Bay, or should I say he sails; I am completely overwhelmed & want to get back to the lake w/a smaller boat. I am ashamed to say I have created in myself a phobia about the large powerboats & swells they create around us when we are supposed to be enjoying our sailing. We''ve decided this has happened b/c of my lack of confidence in my sailing skills so have come to the conclusion a smaller boat of my own to play on the lake w/would assist w/the issue.
To the point, I''ve read much about the Widgeon & Javelin''s & some others I cannot recall their names. I''m looking for something I can handle on my own & have room to stash my backpack in a closed forward storage.
Please help me - I miss being out there!