Hello everyone,
I am new here, and in fact new to sailing. Yes, at 45 I am going to fulfill my lifelong dream of learning to sail. I have read dozens of how to books, and I have several friends who are saying to just get a boat and get out there and do it.
I have decided to take a few lessons in dinghy sailing prior to just getting out there and doing it.
I've very interested in getting a Sunfish, and I do have the funds to get a new one RIGHT THIS MINUTE! But, I do have a lady friend that I would like to take sailing with me from time to time.
We live on Puget Sound near Seattle. I'm 6'0 240, my lady is 5'6 130. Can a Sunfish handle that weight, just for recreational sailing?
Thank you in advance for your replies.
Brett
I am new here, and in fact new to sailing. Yes, at 45 I am going to fulfill my lifelong dream of learning to sail. I have read dozens of how to books, and I have several friends who are saying to just get a boat and get out there and do it.
I have decided to take a few lessons in dinghy sailing prior to just getting out there and doing it.
I've very interested in getting a Sunfish, and I do have the funds to get a new one RIGHT THIS MINUTE! But, I do have a lady friend that I would like to take sailing with me from time to time.
We live on Puget Sound near Seattle. I'm 6'0 240, my lady is 5'6 130. Can a Sunfish handle that weight, just for recreational sailing?
Thank you in advance for your replies.
Brett