On Apr 9, 7:24 pm, Marek Badzynski (m...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
) wrote:
> here is some advice from a not-so-advanced Toronto sailor:get
> ANYTHING, but with a (retractable) daggerboard! Regardless of which
> shore you sail, the wind will almost always come from the wrong
> direction, and push you all the way down to the middle of the
> lake... coming back up wind is much harder on a shortboard without
> dagger. The winds on Ontario are generally light, and tend to die
> quickly just about when you decide to get back to your car... yes I
> can testify to it, at 180 lb in 3 knots upwind you (and I) are not a
> rocket.
> Eventually, you will get more experienced and not use the dagger,
> but I like the little added security it offers, especially for
> someone less experienced. A dagger also means bigger volume/more
> stability, and that translates into fewer dips into the icy
> waters... brrrr
Hi Marek, thanks for your response. I have to admit that I was worried
about getting a board without a center board, but I find it curious
that the GO doesn't have one if it is that important, given that it is
supposed to be a 'beginnerish' board. But yes, I have to admit, the
lack of centerboard is a nagging concern in the back of my head. I
have sailed lake Ontario before and I have run into issues with
getting back upwind. Can anyone in the group throw out a few models
for me to research? I think we are narrowing it down here... Around
150l, give or take, center board ideal, stability and early planing
ideal, ability to cross-over to intermediate skills ideal. Thanks
again...
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