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I can't blame the kids as those boats make better platforms than sailing boats for teaching purposes


Why is that? what is going to make an F12 different, so we don't fall into the same trap?

Gareth


Have you seen a Funboat? [Linked Image]

Dinky little skegs on rounded hulls that weigh about 100Kgs. Single rudder and a rig set well forward that doesn't have enough power (or shape) to drive the thing upwind at a proper angle. The kids end up reaching everywhere and invariably have to gybe round to change direction because, unless you REALLY know what you are doing, it's almost impossible to tack.

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