Entry level boat

[scooby]

So, following recent ops and injuries, and in an effort to move to a less dangerous hobby (currently climbing and kayaking), I'm thinking of buying a yacht.

Would this make a good first boat? Seal 28 for Sale - £14,000, Located River Dart

Not saying i want to go yachting round the French coast, but it could easily be a future plan. Overnight stays while wandering the Welsh shoreline is also part of the current plan. Suggestions?

[AtW]

Suggestions?

Something in your price range:

[northernladuk]

See what you have got left after your imminent bench time....

[Paddy]

So, following recent ops and injuries, and in an effort to move to a less dangerous hobby (currently climbing and kayaking), I'm thinking of buying a yacht.

Would this make a good first boat? Seal 28 for Sale - £14,000, Located River Dart

Not saying i want to go yachting round the French coast, but it could easily be a future plan. Overnight stays while wandering the Welsh shoreline is also part of the current plan. Suggestions?

I would think it's a bit big to learn on, you will also need to be a certified as competent by a sailing club in order to enter France therefore I suggest you become a member.

[tractor]

I would think it's a bit big to learn on, you will also need to be a certified as competent by a sailing club in order to enter France therefore I suggest you become a member.

If you want to go to France, an ICC is the requirement. Doesn't take long and the courses are of course enjoyable because you are sailing.

If you are already a day skipper, you can convert it to ICC free of charge within a certain period from qualifying (I can't remember how long).

The RYA website will give you all the info.

BTW, the boat looks pretty good and dependant upon your abilities certainly would not be too big to start on. The first course I did was on a 40 footer and within 4 months I was chartering that size or bigger in the Ionian and BVI. Great fun, would recommend it for sure.

[TestMangler]

I would think it's a bit big to learn on, you will also need to be a certified as competent by a sailing club in order to enter France therefore I suggest you become a member.

Don't agree with that. 27/28 ish is fine to learn on. In fact, in a year, you'll want a bigger one. I leaned on a Moody 33 and it was pretty easy to handle, even as a beginner. My advice would be get the biggest you can afford.

[wim121]

So, following recent ops and injuries, and in an effort to move to a less dangerous hobby (currently climbing and kayaking), I'm thinking of buying a yacht.

Would this make a good first boat? Seal 28 for Sale - £14,000, Located River Dart

Not saying i want to go yachting round the French coast, but it could easily be a future plan. Overnight stays while wandering the Welsh shoreline is also part of the current plan. Suggestions?

Sailing is just as dangerous as kayaking. My great uncle actually died sailing/moored up.

If you want a safe hobby, stick to land sports like tennis or golf. Although golf players can be killed by errant golf balls and lightning strikes.

Instead, this is my suggestion:

[nomadd]

So, following recent ops and injuries, and in an effort to move to a less dangerous hobby ...currently climbing

Surely just not not falling would cure all your problems?

[tractor]

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Surely just not not falling would cure all your problems?

As a climber, I can tell you that the fall is not the problem - it's the sudden stop at the bottom that usually has repercussions

[OwlHoot]

... I'm thinking of buying a yacht.

First try standing in a cold shower for several hours tearing up £20 notes. If you don't enjoy that, a yacht isn't for you