British Hobie Cat Class Association

RE: RE: used hobie 16 prices, singlehanded sailing

Message #375 by:

Anonymous

Posted on:

Friday 25th of October 2002 at 1:43 pm

thanks for the advice, much appreciated. but having read it a few more questions...

i'm about 5ft11 and 16stone, would it be advatageous to get a smaller jib for singlehanded sailing?

the capsizing issue was something else i wondered, i've always been told that cats are 'impossible' to right especially if they turn turtle? is this just a folk tale designed by the monohull shepherds to stop their flock straying off? i've also see a mast-top float, but are these akin to water wings?

i'm also curious on the con-artist quote, are there any standard tricks i should watch out for? i'm looking for a boat in the 1k category if that makes any difference.