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Catamaran Lagoon 46 · 2021 · Lagoon 46 (GND)

Grenada Yacht Club, St. George’s, Grenada

• 12 max. guests
• 4 bathrooms

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Shore Excursions

Barrier Reef Snorkel

Harvest caye, belize.

The Golden Circle

Reykjavik, iceland.

Let's Take A Selfie – Santorini

Santorini, greece.

Go Green- Nature Reserve Skocjan

Koper, slovenia.

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Costa maya, mexico.

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Duration 2 1/2 hrs

Snorkel the azure waters adjacent to the of Belize's Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living barrier reef. This is a shallow water entry, well suited for beginners and intermediate snorkelers. Depart from the Harvest Caye Marina on one of our comfortable snorkel vessels for the short scenic ride to a beautiful site along the reef. This location is teeming with multitudes of colorful reef fish, co-habiting among the beautiful hard and soft coral formations, intermingled with sponges, sea fans, and delicate sea anemones.

Possible sightings of spotted eagle rays and schools of larger fish are quite common, large starfish, queen conchs, and sea cucumbers also call this patch of the reef home. After snorkeling, re-board your boat and enjoy the return trip while listening to Caribbean rhythmic vibes. After returning to the pier, as you step off the boat, you can pick up your complimentary rum punch.

• Adult from: € 107,71 EUR
• Child from: € 89,61 EUR

Duration 8 hrs

Venture into the beautiful Thingvellir national park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site only about 30 miles from Reykjavik, and ranking at the top of Iceland’s attractions. This national park offers outstanding sceneries of mountains surrounding a vast lava plain covered in green moss and wild flowers. Head to the Geyser area where you’ll see hissing springs, bubbling pools and other geothermal phenomena. Lunch will be served nearby, amongst these scenic surroundings.

Another highlight of your day is the Gullfoss waterfall. The ‘Golden Waterfall’ is the most famous of the country’s many waterfalls. Here, the river Hvita drops 96 feet in two falls, creating an awesome spectacle. Being located on an old magma chamber, Hveragerdi is notorious not only for its abundance of hot springs, which heat the community’s greenhouse industry, but also for its earthquakes.

• Adult from: € 324,95 EUR
• Child from: € 180,12 EUR

Adventure Jeep And Beach

Nassau, bahamas.

Duration 3 1/2 hrs

Drive a Jeep through downtown Nassau and its suburbs, taking in attractions such as the caves where the indigenous Lucayans once lived and then pausing to relax at the beach..

After a short walk from the pier, you will hop into a Jeep Wrangler and hit the open road. There is plenty to see during your time behind the wheel, starting with downtown Nassau, the capital, largest city and cultural hub of the Bahamas..

You will drive through the colorful shopping district on Bay Street and see highlights such as palm-dotted Rawson Square, lovely government buildings such as the Supreme Court and the pink-hued House of Assembly. You will then head west past lovely Cable Beach and on towards the Nassau Caves for a photo stop..

The Lucayans, the original residents of the Bahamas once lived in these caverns. Settlers later used the caves for religious services and the guano inside to fertilize their crops..

You will drive along JFK Drive, which recognizes President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 meeting in Nassau to discuss Polaris, the United Kingdom’s submarine-based nuclear-weapons program. The fabulous and sprawling Baha Mar resort is another Bahamian landmark that you will pass. .

Free time on one of Nassau’s most inviting beaches follows, during which you might stroll along the shore, bask in the sun or simply admire the natural beauty and serenity of the sea. Then after a bountiful lunch at the Bahamian Grill, you will return to the pier..

• Adult from: € 152,97 EUR
• Child from: € 116,76 EUR

Duration 4 1/2 hrs

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Santorini, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Selfie sticks are available and complemented by a convenient photo frame, enabling you to capture, share, and post the best pictures in the future.

As you walk and ride through Santorini, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include: • Aroma Avlis restaurant • Oia’s Blue-Domed churches • Three Bells of Fira church

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Santorini. • Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures. • Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings. • Sample local specialties at Aroma Avlis, a hilltop restaurant with panoramic views. • Pose in front of the blue-domed churches in Oia and explore the coastal town. • Stand above the Three Bells Fira Church and capture the ultimate shot of the city Fira.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. • Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. • Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

• Adult from: € 125,82 EUR
• Child from: € 107,71 EUR

Explore a wetland nature reserve on reclaimed land that now supports an abundance of indigenous flora and fauna. Salt pans covered much of this area for centuries, and it wasn’t until about 50 years ago that the brackish wetlands became an important habitat for flora and fauna. As you walk through this wonderfully unique ecosystem, a naturalist will describe the transformation of the reserve and how environmentalists prevented it from becoming an industrial zone. Nearly 250 types of birds—more than half the species in the entire country of Slovenia—have been spotted there, including Eurasian reed warblers, black-winged stilts and squacco herons. You can also expect to see a huge variety of colorful butterflies flitting about. Halophytes are among the more intriguing plants found in the wetlands, as they thrive in salty ground. From a distance, these succulents appear to have ice on their leaves, but it is actually dried salt that the plants exude from their glands.

HIGHLIGHTS • Gain insight into how former salt pans were transformed into a thriving wetland. • Walk through a now-protected nature reserve with a naturalist guide. • Observe abundant wildlife that includes more than half the bird species in Slovenia.

HELPFUL HINTS • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing. • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

• Adult from: € 116,76 EUR

Duration 5 hrs

Spend hours relaxing however you please at the Beach Escape Beach Club in nearby Mahahual. After a brief orientation to help you maximize the experience, you will be free to enjoy the club’s amenities, which are considerable and all offered for your enjoyment. You might stretch out on a lounge chair and bask in the sun, take a refreshing swim in the sea and gather around the thatched-roof poolside bar, which will be open for unlimited drinks the entire time. One end of the Beach Escape is typically busier and more party-oriented, while the other end by the pier is quieter, allowing you to easily find an ideal spot to make the most of your free time. If you wish to explore offshore, kayaks are available. The beach club is located right on the boardwalk at Fisherman’s Village, a great place for people-watching and dining on your own as there are plenty of restaurants.

HIGHLIGHTS • Spend hours of free time doing whatever you please at the Beach Escape Beach Club. • Enjoy the festive atmosphere around the poolside bar or relax at the quieter other end. • Swim in the sea and freshwater pool, use the included kayaks and enjoy unlimited drinks.

• Adult from: € 71,51 EUR
• Child from: € 53,40 EUR

Go Local - Santorini's Musical Heritage

Duration 4 3/4 hrs

Gain an understanding of how local craftsmen make traditional Greek musical instruments and take in the island’s natural beauty. Pyrgos is known for its 13th-century Venetian castle, the classic Cycladic design of its homes and the panoramic views from its hilltop location. It will be an ideal setting to pause for a cup of coffee and a Greek sweet. Megalochori is equally picturesque, as you will discover while meandering the village’s atmospheric cobbled streets lined with neoclassical houses. The intriguing Museum of Musical Instruments honors the history of the instruments that make Greek music so recognizable. You will learn how classic instruments such as the bouzouki and laouto are handmade and have the chance to play some of them. Afterwards, you will visit the family-owned Gavalas Winery, which has been producing traditional wines such as Katsano and Nykteri since the 19th century. There you will sample wines indicative of Santorini’s terroir and snacks that pair perfectly with them.

HIGHLIGHTS: • Pause for a snack and to revel in the village of Pyrgos’ classic Cycladic setting. • Discover how some of the most recognizable Greek musical instruments are hand-crafted. • Sample a selection of traditional wines and local delicacies at a family-owned winery.

• Adult from: € 315,89 EUR
• Child from: € 297,79 EUR

The Cozumel City Tour By Trolley

Cozumel, mexico.

Duration 3 hrs

Hop on our classic-like trolley bus for an enjoyable and fun way to visit the highlights of downtown Cozumel and have some spare time for strolling and shopping by the main square.

After meeting your guide at the pier, you will board your trolley and enjoy the sightseeing as well as the entertaining narrative about Cozumel's fascinating history. Visit key points of the city such as the Church of the Cross. It was built in 2018 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first mass celebrated on the island – and in Mexico.

Stretch the legs and explore the shops by the main square. Find goods from all over; from cheerful crafts to sophisticated brand clothing, jewelry, and perfumes.

Don't miss the opportunity to take some selfies by the colorful Cozumel add or the gigantic Mexican flag before it is time to go back to the ship after a memorable outing.

• Adult from: € 62,46 EUR

Go Green-Plant A Tree For The Earth

Kotor, montenegro.

Duration 4 hrs

Enjoy the serenity of several natural settings, including the Big City Park in Tivat, where you will plant a tree that will benefit the Earth for years to come. The urban park is a green oasis full of indigenous and exotic plants that include eucalyptuses, magnolias, Chilean firs and unusual herbs. By planting a small tree on the grounds, you will add to the botanical diversity and perhaps most important help the environment, as trees absorb harmful carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the air. A bit of free time in Porto Montenegro will follow, after which you will wander through Solila Reserve on the Bay of Tivat. Although salt was once produced in the pools along the shore, birdwatching is now the main activity in the protected wildlife reserve. Keep an eye out for auks, ibises and curlews. A leisurely and informative walk through Old Town Kotor will perfectly complement the experience.

HIGHLIGHTS • Plant a tree in a park known for its botanical diversity. • Meander about a protected bayside reserve that supports abundant birdlife. • Enjoy free time in architecturally important Porto Montenegro and Old Town Kotor.

• Child from: € 98,66 EUR

Meijimura Museum & Inuyama Castle

Nagoya, japan.

Duration 6 3/4 hrs

Delve into the history of the surrounding Aichi Prefecture by browsing an open-air museum and a 16th-century castle that is remarkably intact. Dozens of buildings from the Meiji Period have been carefully reconstructed at the Meijimura museum, and you will easily recognize the Western influence in the architecture. This short period in Japanese history ended in 1912 and marked the end of samurai rule and the beginning of Japan’s modernization.

The nearby Inuyama Castle is even more impressive architecturally as it is one of the few castles in Japan that survived wars and natural disasters without being severely damaged. As you meander through this official national treasure, you will see artifacts relating to the Naruse family that once owned the castle. The armory of samurai weapons and the hidden doors for the guards are of particular note, as they shed light on the fact that the castle was under constant threat of attack.

• Adult from: € 252,53 EUR
• Child from: € 171,07 EUR

Island Discovery

Porto grande, cape verde.

Duration 5 1/2 hrs

Experience the island's natural attractions by hiking through a picturesque valley, swimming in a volcanically formed lagoon, and gazing over the landscape from high atop a mountain.

Depart from the pier in Mindelo, the island's cultural capital, and follow a scenic route inland toward Mato Ingles, a charming village founded by English traders in the 19th century. Here, in the serenity of the beautifully stark countryside, you'll enjoy a hike along a flat path through a rather dry valley. The island's interior is noticeably barren, a characteristic that only adds to its drama and visual appeal. Still, there are some small farms scattered about the valleys, growing crops such as corn, potatoes and beans.

Driving on to the eastern shore, you'll visit Praia Grande, a large crescent-shaped beach. Be sure to note the wonderful contrast between its white sands and the backdrop of black lava mountains. While taking in the spectacle, enjoy a glass of "pontche," a traditional island cocktail made with sugar-cane molasses and "grogue," the national liqueur of Cape Verde. More stunning scenery awaits you at Baia das Gatas, which means Catfish Bay, where you may swim in the sheltered lagoon formed by volcanic eruption centuries ago. Then, linger over a hearty traditional lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Re-boarding your coach, you'll make your way up Monte Verde, a mountainous nature preserve that lies just a few miles east of Mindelo. During a photo stop here, you'll be treated to some amazing panoramic views. As you make your way back to the pier, you'll be able to view more beaches and villages.

Driving on to the eastern shore, you'll visit Praia Grande, a large crescent-shaped beach. Be sure to note the wonderful contrast between its white sands and the backdrop of black lava mountains. While taking in the spectacle, enjoy a glass of "pontche," a traditional island cocktail made with sugar-cane molasses and "grogue," the national liqueur of Cape Verde. More stunning scenery awaits you at Baia das Gatas, which means Catfish Bay, where you may swim in the sheltered lagoon formed by volcanic eruption centuries ago. Then, linger over a hearty traditional lunch at a nearby restaurant.

• Adult from: € 171,07 EUR

Best of Tortola & Beach

Tortola, british virgin islands.

Join this unforgettable excursion where you’ll travel through small villages and hear their story along the way. Ascend over 900 feet above sea level between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea where you can take some of the most amazing photos on your cruise. Enjoy stunning views and different shades of beautiful BVI blue waters. Listen up as your knowledgeable driver/guide share gems of BVI history and culture. Cross the bridge to Beef Island and swim at the local’s favorite, Long Bay beach. Here you can listen to music, chat with locals, chill at the bars, do light shopping or have a dip in BVI blue waters.

• Adult from: € 80,56 EUR
• Child from: € 62,46 EUR

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Crazy first time out on my sailboat today

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So where do I begin? I bought a 83 Starwind 19 early in September. It was cheap and was a single owner boat. The PO died last year and the boat had been sitting for a while. I replace the winch, bow stop, and put better tires on the trailer. I step the mast in my driveway and see 2 of the shrouds need replacing and the forstay while I'm at it because that's an important one. I get my new rigging back and run out of time with my friend trying to get it in and have to return home without getting it in. (I've always wanted to sail, read some books, done some help out sailing cruises but nothing of substance) Fast forward to today. I have another friend that has sailing experience (good for me) and the weather is great so I'm up for get this boat wet today. He asks if I mind if his wife, friend, friends wife and baby come along because they are in town for a few days and arrived today. Sure no problem. So it's 5 adults and a baby. After trailering it to the water, setting up rigging, outboard, etc, I finally get it in the water. I motor out to the open lake and we raise the main. I'm ecstatic, the boat is moving along and everyone is enjoying the view and the late afternoon sun is great. We're probably out about a half hour and I'm loving it! Then all hell breaks loose. My friend's wife says, hey is that water normal inside? I look in the companionway and the water is 6 inches deep. Yikes. Looks like it's rising and I don't have a bilge pump. After dropping the main, we fire up the outboard and make sure everyone has a life jacket. (Worst feeling ever, the water is filling and I'm afraid the boat may end up totally going down.) We get it back to the boat ramp and I get the trailer in quickly, pull the boat and it's crushing the trailer with weight and breaks the winch. It is hanging on the back of the trailer emptying water out of the aft scuppers. Pouring out. I had brought a second winch with me, turns out a great idea. We get it back on the trailer and take down the rigging. I tow it home and begin the inspection underneath. Nothing is leaking. The cabin has 8 - 10 inches of water in it after driving it home. I don't understand where the water came in so fast? It's the entire hull compromised? Ugh. I spent 2 hours with a shop vac getting the water out. I estimated from all the dumping out, probably 150 gallons of water. Here are some pictures because everyone loves pictures. I didn't get the ones that count of the water inside, I was too concerned getting water out instead of taking pictures. Any thoughts on what could have happened? I've owned power boats for the last 10 years, and also have a tritoon I bought new 2 years ago. Thanks!  

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MikePNJ said: . Any thoughts on what could have happened? ! Click to expand...

Did you replace the hoses from the cockpit drains to the through hulls and double clamp them. Could be something simple like old hoses and clamps needed replacing or something very common such as forgetting to put the bilge drain plug in place. If the scupper float on the cockpit drain failed the cabin would not fill up first as the water would be bubbling up through the cockpit drains around your feet unless the hoses had failed. If the centerboard trunk failed catastrophically then you usually would have had a flood of water pouring out of the bottom of the boat around the centerboard when you put it on the trailer.  

The entirety of the fiberglass is not compromised. You have just so many hull penetrations and one of them is leaking. It’s either at the penetration itself or, if a hose is attached, anywhere along it’s length. Does your vessel have a bilge drain plug? Was it installed, did it come loose?  

So the water is pouring out of the drains that lead out above the waterline. The boat is tilted back not fully on the trailer and the water was so high it was draining from the cockpit area. I was seated working the tiller and no water was inside near me on the floor but down below in the cabin the water was filling. I didn't see any water even dripping out anywhere after my 30 minute drive home. It was dark outside and I went in and had a quick dinner. No water in my driveway, on the road or anywhere. The boat had about 150 gallons of water inside it at this point. I saw small patches of darker wet on the hull but nothing was dripping or seeping water. I figured it should be coming out somewhere but nothing. There were some lake weed blooms inside not just straight water but I don't know if that was from the area that was sealed with plywood where the above seating is covering or entered from a hole. I never dropped the keel. It has a line just before the companionway entrance.  

I don't know if there is a bilge drain plug, I'll have to check that out. There are hoses inside that lead to above the water line to let water out through a bilge pump and for the sink drain. I'll need to get in and look at it later.  

Do you have any pics of how the centreboard trunk penetration is sealed from the interior of the boat? I am wondering if its possible the boat was overloaded/over trimmed to the point the centre board penetration was submerged. I guess you figured this out, but bring a bilge pump and bailing can. Your boat is under 20 feet, so it should have a capacity plate saying the total number of persons allowed on board. Its worth checking.  

Arcb said: Do you have any pics of how the centreboard trunk penetration is sealed from the interior of the boat? I am wondering if its possible the boat was overloaded/over trimmed to the point the centre board penetration was submerged. Click to expand...

If I remember correctly, the centerboard is sealed from the cabin, except possibly where its pivot pin is mounted in the centerboard 'pocket'. The line for controlling the centerboard, the pennant, runs through a hose from the cockpit sole to the below-waterline centerboard pocket. The sink drain hose T's into that hose. I think that connection is close to the waterline. Try checking that.  

Also, my manual bilge pump was located in the cabin, under that removable center panel of the v-berth. Not real convenient for single-handing.  

hard way to learn but would say honestly you were lucky given your cavalier approach to handling an unfamiliar boat. Rule 1: know your boat! None of us has any business taking a day party out until we know the basic condition of boat systems plumbing through hulls etc etc. Since things got wet empty out the wet gear clean her all up and get on your hands and knees with a flashlight and check things out. Dont be in a hurry..ask yourself what is That thing this gizmo that wire this hose then check the valves. Take a close look at hose couplings the sink drain (an under appreciated threat!) Jot down any problems. Then do a gear inventory count life preservers flares yadayada. Then prep yourself for a test launch with an experienced friend no guests crowds or babies! Ease the boat in and check all thruhulls drains etc secure the boat away from ramp and let her sit. Check all fittings and bilge again. When you are very sure the boat is remaining dry drop the centerboard 1/3 down and see if any seepage occurs anywhere. If all is well take her for a short run and if all is still well haul sail and take a short sail Return to dock and check everything again especially inside along gunnels, thru hulls (yes again!) If all is dry you did not find a leak or obvious flaw by being this thorough, you have a mystery to solve : what happened Last time! Until that issue is resolved and the boat secured you have no business taking anyone out in your boat. I strongly suggest you avoid being in a hurry to do anything on a boat practice foresight and due diligence always. Thereafter have fun but read Chapman's, Sailing Illustrated and at least three other good general sailing guides this winter until you realize just how truly lucky you were on that first trip. Best of luck with your boat and what can be a wonderful sport if aporoached responsibly. Fair Winds Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk  

oysterman23 said: test launch...Ease the boat in and check all thruhulls drains etc secure the boat away from ramp and let her sit. Check all fittings and bilge again. When you are very sure the boat is remaining dry drop the centerboard 1/3 down and see if any seepage occurs anywhere. If all is well take her for a short run and if all is still well haul sail and take a short sail Click to expand...

Thanks for the info. I do agree, I wasn't planning a party cruise on the boat. The weather was scheduled to be sunny, warm with light winds. I live in NJ and it's November. I wanted to get the boat in the water once and see what was what. I was happy my friend was available so I could get it out. Last minute he asks if I mind if his 3 friends come along because they are in town for only a few days from England. I preferred not going solo so I agree if they didn't mind and knew it was the first time out on the boat. His friend also has sailing experience. The lake is a tiny lake with nobody out on it. I came prepared with tools, extra winch, extra tires, etc. I wouldn't say I just willy nilly decided to take the boat out. I had all proper safely equipment on board, just wish I had a bilge pump with me. Do I wish I did it different, sure but I was trying to get the boat in the water before having to wait another 5 months. I replaced 3 stays before taking it out and went over other aspects of the boat. It's my first sailboat but I'm not unfamiliar with boats. The only below water line hole is the one for the sink drain that comes to a valve. No water leaked out of the hull or that hole when it was sitting on the trailer with 8 inches of water in it. I will plug it anyway because I don't want any issues for something that doesn't need to be on the boat. Here are some photos of the centerboard and bilge area and hoses that contain the line to raise and lower the centerboard. I'm going to replace them and seal the hose. Also looking to see if the fiberglass areas around the centerboard could be an issue a wouldn't know until I replace the other hoses and test it wet again.  

MikePNJ said: Here are some photos of the centerboard and bilge area and hoses that contain the line to raise and lower the centerboard. I'm going to replace them and seal the hose. Also looking to see if the fiberglass areas around the centerboard could be an issue a wouldn't know until I replace the other hoses and test it wet again. Click to expand...

The good news is that a leak that bad should be easy to find. I had one that was would only show up when sailing and usually heeled over. After driving me crazy for over a year, when crawling around in the back of the boat checking the rudder cables, I found a crack in the bottom of the bilge pump hose as it made a sharp turn into the thru hull. Seems it only leaked water when the thru hull went under water at speed.  

The baby was wearing a PFD. She had it on before boarding the boat. I have 2 children of my own. In NJ it's required for 13 years old and under to wear it. I've owned boats for the past 12 years, have a slip I rent every year, I live 50 feet from the largest lake in NJ. (This year is a draw down year so that lake wasn't usable.) I took it to a tiny man made lake nearby. I don't know why everyone is thinking the baby wasnt wearing a PFD. I had jackets for everyone on board also.  

I took both my kids sailing as babies. My youngest is 4 and a half months and she has done lots of protected water sailing. This is the baby lifejacket I use. Rated 9lbs and up. https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5013-812/Baby-PFD  

Arcb said: I took both my kids sailing as babies. My youngest is 4 and a half months and she has done lots of protected water sailing. This is the baby lifejacket I use. Rated 9lbs and up. Click to expand...

Water pressure is an amazing thing. When submerged, water ingress was being pushed in, under pressure. When you hauled, it was just gravity draining it out, so I wouldn’t expect to find the leak that way. Could have been a small crack in a hose, leaking valve, loose clamp or even failed bedding on the thru hull. None would allow much water back out. The good news is you have a very limited number of places this could be occurring. I would update/upgrade them.  

Ok you don’t get it.....as evidenced by making excuses for what you did. You did something very unsafe. The CAPTAIN is the one who is responsible. Period Your decisions MUST always be made with safety in mind first. You failed to do that and were pressured by another person to take guests on an unproven to you boat you had never previously tested. You should have said no. So what is was a lake . so what it was calm. So what it was good weather You took out an untested boat you don’t know well with passengers and endangered everyone. Had someone gotten hurt or injured in this escapade who do you think would be held liable? YOU WOULD Thankfully nothing really happened. You get a second chance. If you don’t correct this poor judgement decision starting by owning it , you will repeat. The water is not forgiving, not prejudiced and should be respected. If not your life....than others. Sorry to be so blunt....b  

chef2sail said: Ok you don't get it.....as evidenced by making excuses for what you did. You did something very unsafe. The CAPTAIN is the one who is responsible. Period Your decisions MUST always be made with safety in mind first. You failed to do that and were pressured by another person to take guests on an unproven to you boat you had never previously tested. You should have said no. So what is was a lake . so what it was calm. So what it was good weather You took out an untested boat you don't know well with passengers and endangered everyone. Had someone gotten hurt or injured in this escapade who do you think would be held liable? YOU WOULD Thankfully nothing really happened. You get a second chance. If you don't correct this poor judgement decision starting by owning it , you will repeat. The water is not forgiving, not prejudiced and should be respected. If not your life....than others. Sorry to be so blunt....b Click to expand...

One additional item in the second pic in your post #12. That is a gate valve (and plastic!) and needs to be changed to a proper seacock.  

Thanks Jim, yeah that will be removed. No reason to drain a sink below the waterline. That's why we use Purell on board. No sink needed for quick bathroom usage.  

I really do not understand why many have the need to go off on topics like this. He asked for help on where the water was coming in. He obviously knew he should have checked the boat out better before he got in it, and certainly before a full complement of people were out on the lake. Then the holier than thou group jumps in and tells the guy who is on his first sailboat how a true "captain" would never make this mistake. It is kind of like going to church for the spiritual aspect and getting a sermon on politics. Recently saw a quote that has been attributed to many, but my favorite was Winnie the Pooh. "Good judgement comes from experience. Experience?....that comes from poor judgement". Give the guy as break. How many people here have not done some dumb ass stunt that has put ourselves or others at risk? Or do you lie to yourself about it?  

You don’t want to plug off the scuppers. Correct whatever is leaking. They are designed to drain the cockpit, if and when you get water aboard. It will happen. Most drain below the water line.  

I felt compelled to relate a story which originated the day of our first launch over 20 years ago. After splashing our boat in Midland, we motored and then sailed back to Honey Harbour where we would be keeping the boat. Before starting the 3 hour drive home, we went for a bite to eat. Before hitting the road, I suggested that we have one more quick peek at our new treasure. Removing the hatch boards, I immediately could see that the floor was awash. The OMC Saildrive motor has a drain plug which is opened for winterizing...the previous owner had not mentioned this. The plug was letting water in from the moment the boat was in the water but because the water was flowing into the channel to the bilge, we hadn't seen it. While we were eating, the water overflowed the bilge, at that time the boat did not have an automatic float switch. Had we not gone back to the ship for 'one last look', our boat would surely have flooded and sunk.  

The sink drain is a useless through hull hole IMO. In 1983 when the boat was new it might have been a good idea. I don't see the value in having a sink that expels water out through a possible area that could lead to water entering the boat unnecessarily. I have a small head on my other boat and we just use hand sanitizer to wash up with. I could keep the sink with a small waste water tank underneath also. No reason to release the gray water overboard. (Or under board in this case) Also plugging that hole will bypass the plastic valve and I can remove it and free up a few more cubic inches of space. Am I missing the value here? The back scuppers where I believe the water entered (I will be removing panels inside to access the drains and check it out later this week hopefully) also don't pose a lot of value. The PO must have used expandable drain plugs for this. They aren't threaded. I've had scuppers lead aft through the transom above the water line which makes tons of sense. That's why I didn't expect them to be facing under the stern. If you left the boat on a trailer I imagine those drains would let rain water out. I always keep my boats covered in and out of water. I may use drain plugs and make sure the holes in the cockpit run to the bilge. I also dont mind the bleach bottle idea as an option to bail it out. Additionally I'm going to replace the hose, the clamps and the line that controls the centerboard. I want to try and sort some of these issues before the winter. Next trip to the water will only be to check for water entering after I go through it again.  

It's your boat, but I think you're devaluing it by plugging those off. Most would want them and find the DIY approach as a yellow flag to other less identifiable oddities. Cockpit scuppers are supposed to allow a cockpit to drain overboard. It has to violate some best practice or code to block them off. A sink that doesn't drain calls into question why there is a sink installed at all. On many small sailboats, I see it filled with ice and storing beverages for the day sail. A drain would be nice. Captain's choice, but I would repair them correctly and you'd have little worry. The fact is, unless you grind back a 12 inch bevel, plug and re-fiberglass the hole, anything you do could also leak. p.s. I'm sure a bilge check will be on your list of things to do at every launch now. I do so every time I return to the boat, either at the slip or at anchor. It takes a second.  

Some thoughts on your plan if I understand it correctly. My 21 foot boat has neither a self draining cockpit nor a self draining sink. The boat has 0 through hulls. Not having a self draining sink is no big deal. The sink is removable and I just toss the contents over the side when required. Not having a self draining cockpit is a pain in the neck. It requires frequent bailing in anything but benign conditions. I have both a manual pump and a bleach bottle bailing can, we usually use the bleach bottle. Aside from being a pain in the neck on your boat, having a flooded cockpit would raise the centre of gravity on your boat as the cockpit is raised above the bottom of the hull. So raised centre of gravity plus free surface effect is going to impact your stability. My thoughts are, no big deal to plug the sink, but potentially problematic and even unsafe to plug your scuppers. Here is a pic of my non self draining cockpit after about 90 minutes of hard rain.  

As Minne hinted, a properly done plug is going to take much longer than a properly done in-kind repair/replacement. Those through-hulls are there for good reason. The scuppers are essential to safety (and required by ABYC standards). Water will get in your cockpit, even with a cover. And when the boat is in use, there are many ways that rainwater or seawater will get into the cockpit. It needs to drain out, or your boat will become dangerously out of balance. Having shifting ballast is dangerous - it always shifts to the low point of the boat, which is the opposite side from where you want it. Plugging your sink drain is similarly shortsighted. You'll need that sink for a lot more than washing hands. Suppose you do need to get into the bilge with Chlorox bottles or hand pumps to address a leak. Where is that water going to go? Are you really going to walk each cup of water out into the cockpit and throw it over the gunwale? You'll never keep up that way. You would put it in the sink. There is a lot of useful knowledge here. Take advantage of it. Many of us have different styles and levels of bluntness. If you have a know-it-all attitude, some here will throw that right back at you. After contributing here for 10-15-20 years, people sometimes get that way. That may not be the most effective, but it's human nature. That doesn't mean their points aren't right. I think you need to start listening more to the advice here. I'm not going to rant too much, but I do think taking that baby on an untested (and overloaded) boat was one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. Right as soon as I started reading your first post, when I got to that part I was screaming, "Noooooo!!!!!" PS - You must add a bilge pump.  

TakeFive said: Plugging your sink drain is similarly shortsighted. You'll need that sink for a lot more than washing hands. Click to expand...

My 15 foot picnic boat has a sink/ice chest which drains thru-hull below the water line which keeps the melting ice from sloshing around and spilling out into the cockpit or bilge and is a very good design point even on a boat without a cabin and as others mentioned it can be a life saver on a boat with a cabin allowing you to bail or use a hand pump to purge water directly into it and out of the boat. Scuppers below the water line with a proper venturie cap can greatly speed draining water out of the cockpit and get your boat more quickly back in balance after it takes a wave, etc. And electric bilge pump only works if the battery is still functional which may not be the case if its foaming over from getting salt water in it while the scuppers will work constantly and at times better than many bilge pumps especially if you have any forward motion plus they will keep working even if you are incapacitated. Serious consideration should be given before defeating the safety features built into a boat. The root cause of this incident is more likely poor maintenance and prep and not poor design. That boat is a very well proven design with thousands out of the water.  

Nice boat, I always liked the starwinds, solid designs for lake/trailer sailors. It sounds to me that your cockpit scupper hosts or through hulls are almost certainly toast. On most trailer boats they are plastic thru hulls. Get a couple stainless steel ones, some 5200, a couple new bits of hose and clamps, done. The idea that your cockpit isn't going to get wet and it will be fine draining into the bilge is pretty absurd in my opinion (no offense) and frankly dangerous. Why would you have a large open surface draining *into* your boat. Boats are meant to keep water out. Just fix them correctly and then you don't have to worry about what ifs (what if it rains while I am out, what if my cover leaks on the trailer, what if my bilge pump breaks or gets clogged. Plugging the sink isn't my style since I would again just fix it if it was broken. How are you going to "plug" it? Literally a plug in the drain hose? Stuck in the thru hull? Still got a hole in the boat and no reason your plug won't fail like anything else. Best fix is a seacock you can close unless you need it. About $80 gets you a proper marelon seacok/thru hull one and wouldn't take more than a half hour to install. https://www.fisheriessupply.com/plumbing/valves-and-seacocks Good luck and happy sailing!  

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Is the Starwind 190 a proper boat?

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A boatyard nearby has an '86 Starwind 190 with trailer and Johnson outboard for $4,000. Given that this is a dealer, I figure that price is high and negotiable. But before I even stop by, I want some clues on whether this is the boat for me. I live in Maine and have access to both lake and coastal sailing. I race weekly on Lasers but have long wanted a trailer-sailor that won't keep tossing me in the drink like my laser or my old Zuma daysailor. Maine is a great place to sail, but challenging. It is no surprise that traditional boats like Cape Dorys are popular. Winds can go from whispers to gales, the coast has nice big rocks and the tides and currents are challenging. Sailing the coast with my faithful old Zuma can get a little hairy. I need more boat!But while I'd love a traditional boat, I need one I can tow, set up alone and sail single-handed. And the biggest car I have is a VW van (capable of 5,000 lbs. of trailer) that I don't want to kill by dragging a barge. So while I want a boat small enough to tow easily and good for single-handed sailing, I also want a good sailor that doesn't feel like a balsa-wood model in the waves. My top choices, a Marshall 17 or a Cape Dory Typhoon, are scarce and expensive. Can the Starwind 190 work for me?  

Star Wind Faults.. These are not very popular boats for a reason..you'd be better served by a more popular Make and Model than the Star Winds..try finding parts etc for these online and you'll get the point.Look about for something more popular and a bit larger that will better suit your needs and be easier to fix and/or find parts for..both the Catalina 22' and MacGregor 22' come to mind..I did a quick look online and found several of each for under $3K...and parts are plenty and cheap because they made (still have Catalina in productrion) so many of them.Plus,both are decent sailers.  

Here are some thoughts I have a Catalina 22, and I made a gin pole for the mast and use a block and tackle, but I've never raised it by myself, but others do it. I think that you'd spend a lot of time with rigging and breaking back down. My boat weighs about 2700 lbs, empty, add the trailer, motor, gear, and your probably pulling closer to 4000 lbs. I read a series of stories about a fellow who trailered his 19' West Wight Potter to Mexico and sailed along the Baja coast. I've checked out a few of them, but never sailed one. They look to be pretty seaworthy, and the cockpit and cabin seem to both be amply sized.  

Trailer sailors I dont know from the Starwind 190 but a google search turned up several people posting messages looking for parts for these boats (what LancerDude said). I have sailed a Rhodes Mariner 19' which makes a nice trailer sailer. It has a centerboard and has the stability of a larger boat. Not sure about the weight but I towed one (a mile on the flat) with my Toyota Celica. Raising the mast requires some doing but that will be true of any trailer sailboat. I picked up a Lightning this summer for a steal ($1K with trailer) which was set up for racing. Raising the mast is still some work and this boat will tip over but it is fast and worth considering. You can sleep 2 fairly comfortably on the Rhodes 19'. I've seen them sell for less than $4K on ebay.  

It is a well built boat with an excellent design. The short keel center board design was years ahead of its time and to me provides the safety of a ballasted keel with a convenient short draft for launching and retreiving. We trailer a 1984 223 and we have put it through its paces in quite rough weather and it has earned its stripes. The price is on the high side but it would depend on the condition of the boat and equipment. I would look for a full set of cushions in good condition both for cabin and cockpit. A sturdy motor mount that operates well. An outboard that runs good and looks like it has been well maintained and a trailer free of rust with a tongue extension and two good tires and working lights. Of course check the sails and their conditions.  

Go for it If it's the one in Stockton Springs I say go for it. Better to be sorry for what you did than didn't do.It "looks" worth about $3500, but I'm no genius. I live in Massachusetts after all.  

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Starwind 190 on EBay I don't know anything about the Starwind 190 except that it is a nice looking boat. There is one for sale now on EBay. It may give you some comparison to the one that you have looked at. Good Luck in your decision.  

Trailer-sailer I have a 21' Cal, probably rare in your neighborhood given it's west coast origins, with a swing keel and the boat weighs in at 1100 lbs. Previous owner trailered it with a mini-van and so you might add this to your list. There is little not to like about the boat.I want to re-emphasize Scott's point on "parts" availability as my boat has been out of production longer than it was in production! What parts are the other posters talking about that you need a supply of from the factory or the junk yard? There are none. If you need gudgeons and pintles you buy them and install them-they don't have to be exact replicas and may even be better. There isn't anything on my boat that I cannot replace, either via off-the-shelf or fabrication.You said you wanted a sailboat-so that pretty much rules out the MacGregor.The price does seem high-I paid $2200 for my boat five years ago-and I'd expect you could get this one down to at least the $3000 range.I would, of course, look over hull and deck for delamination and blistering issues. These can be either expensive or time consuming to fix (or both).And I, unlike Scott, would encourage you to get the trailer-sailer versus the keel boat. Scott's point is valid but it comes at a cost. Your mooring or slip can be your driveway with a substantial cost savings. There is nothing to prevent you from going to visit your sister in NY and go sailing with her on your boat. (assuming you have a sister in NY!) You can get up on Saturday morning and find that the sea are running 10-15' on the big pond and go sailing on the little pond instead. You can get into skinny water with your trailer-sailer. You can haul your boat whenever you want, without resort to a hoist. In many cases, you can even beach your boat. And your winter storage/repair yard is, again, your driveway. All of these add up to flexibility and cost savings, if sacrificing some seaworthiness in weather and probably some pointing ability.Examine the trailer carefully as well. Serious corrosion is either a deal breaker or a substantial price reduction. Any kind of trailer, in good condition, is going to cost you a grand. Bad rubber (weather checked) knock off two hundred for replacement. Slop in the wheel bearings, knock off another hundred or so. Trailer lights don't work, knock off another hundred. After you've gone over the trailer you can go over the boat and pick it apart. Don't be afraid to use the lack of lifejackets as a negotiating point. Don't get in the mind-set that you are willing to buy what the boat needs-even if you already own lifejackets! You need to come up with a list of deficiencies, and an apprximation of their cost to remedy, in order to get this boat down to the $2000 you really want to give. You may already know all that, if so forgive me.Since I know nothing about this individual boat, and others have commented on the line favorably, I'd say you probably have a winner if you can get the price down. And don't even think about a MacGregor unless it comes with a bow thruster!  

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Rhodes: Panormitis, St. George Bay, & Symi Catamaran Cruise

Uncover the enchanting island of Rhodes with a captivating catamaran cruise that takes you on a journey through its historic wonders. Departing from Mandraki Marina, this 8.5-hour adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore the centuries-old Panormitis Monastery , marvel at the stunning vistas of Saint George Bay, and learn about the picturesque town of Symi . With comfortable air-conditioned catamarans and a chance to savor local delicacies, this cruise promises a perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences. Discover why this excursion has garnered praise from travelers and uncover the secrets that Rhodes holds in store.

• This 8.5-hour catamaran cruise from Rhodes explores the scenic destinations of Panormitis, St. George Bay, and the island of Symi.
• The cruise is priced at €25.00 per person, with savings of up to 38%, and offers a combination of transportation, guided tours, and free time for exploration.
• The itinerary includes a 105-minute journey to Panormitis, a 45-minute monastery visit, a 15-minute photo stop at St. George Bay, and 3.5 hours of free time in Symi.
• Passengers can experience the cultural highlights of the destinations, such as visiting the Archangel Michael icon in Panormitis and exploring the alleyways, iconic clock tower, and Castro fortress in Symi.
• The cruise features comfortable catamarans with air-conditioned lounges and bars, wheelchair accessibility, and attentive crew members to assist passengers.

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Cruise Overview and Pricing

This catamaran cruise from Rhodes offers travelers a chance to explore the scenic islands of Panormitis, St. George Bay, and Symi, with significant savings of up to 38% off the regular price.

For just €25.00 per person, adventure-seekers can enjoy an 8.5-hour excursion filled with breathtaking views and cultural experiences.

Passengers can reserve their spot now and pay later, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

The cruise departs from Mandraki Marina & Port, providing a convenient starting point for the day’s activities.

Whether you’re interested in visiting a historic monastery, admiring picturesque bays, or wandering the charming streets of Symi, this cruise promises an unforgettable and budget-friendly way to discover the highlights of the Dodecanese islands.

Itinerary and Highlights

The catamaran cruise begins with a 105-minute journey from Mandraki Marina & Port to the picturesque Panormitis, where passengers can spend 45 minutes exploring the Archangel Michael of Panormitis Monastery and taking in the sights.

Next, the cruise stops for a 15-minute photo opportunity at the stunning Saint George Bay, showcasing its breathtaking natural beauty.

The highlight of the tour is the 3.5-hour free time in Symi, where guests can:

Wander through the charming alleyways and discover the iconic clock tower.

Hike up to the historic Castro fortification for panoramic views.

Indulge in local delicacies like tiropita cheese pie, shrimp, and rice flour donuts.

Shop for unique souvenirs and handicrafts in the vibrant Gialos harbor.

The cruise then returns to Mandraki Marina & Port via a 105-minute catamaran ride.

Activities and Exploration

Visitors can explore the monastery , view the icon of Archangel Michael, and purchase local items during their time in Panormitis.

The cruise also includes a scenic photo stop at Saint George Bay, where passengers can admire the breathtaking views of the colorful villas in Gialos harbor.

Once in Symi, travelers can discover the island’s charming alleyways , visit the iconic clock tower, and hike up to the historic Castro fortress.

Foodies will delight in sampling local specialties like tiropita cheese pie, succulent shrimp, and the famous rice flour donuts.

With ample free time in Symi, guests can enjoy the island’s unique culture and natural beauty at their own pace.

Amenities and Accessibility

Comfortable catamarans with air-conditioned lounges and bars provide a pleasant on-board experience for passengers. Food and drinks are available for purchase during the cruise. The catamaran is wheelchair accessible, ensuring inclusivity for all travelers.

The cruise offers the following amenities:

A spacious, air-conditioned lounge where passengers can relax and enjoy the views.

A bar serving a variety of beverages, including refreshing drinks and local wines.

Onboard restrooms for the convenience of guests.

Attentive crew members who are there to assist passengers throughout the journey.

These features ensure that the Rhodes catamaran cruise is comfortable, accessible, and tailored to the needs of all passengers.

Important Information

Meeting point for the cruise is across from the Bank of Greece. Itinerary may change due to weather conditions. The Rhodes catamaran cruise has received a 4.1/5 rating based on 13 reviews, with the transportation aspect rated 4.5/5 and value for money at 4/5.

The cruise offers several important details for guests:

Travelers can expect a well-organized and enjoyable experience exploring the highlights of Panormitis, Saint George Bay, and Symi during this Rhodes catamaran cruise.

Customer Feedback

Travelers have praised the Rhodes catamaran cruise, with an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 13 reviews.

The transportation aspect received a particularly high rating of 4.5 out of 5, while the value for money was scored at 4 out of 5.

Customers have highlighted several aspects of the experience:

The comfortable catamaran with its air-conditioned lounge and bar.

The breathtaking views of Saint George Bay and the colorful villas in Gialos harbor.

The opportunity to explore Symi’s charming alleyways, visit the clock tower, and hike to the Castro.

The chance to indulge in local cuisine, such as tiropita cheese pie, shrimp, and rice flour donuts.

Boarding and Meeting Point

Passengers board the catamaran from the Mandraki Marina & Port , located directly across from the Bank of Greece, which serves as the meeting point for the tour.

Here, travelers gather before setting off on their 8.5-hour excursion to Panormitis, Saint George Bay, and the island of Symi. The meeting point is easily accessible, and the friendly staff ensures a smooth boarding process.

Once aboard the comfortable, air-conditioned catamaran , passengers can settle into the lounge or head to the onboard bar to purchase refreshments as they prepare for a day of sightseeing and exploration along the scenic Greek coastline .

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Itinerary Changes and Weather

The itinerary for the Rhodes Catamaran Cruise is subject to potential changes due to weather conditions.

While the tour generally follows the outlined route, the operator may need to adjust the schedule or activities if weather poses any safety concerns or disruptions during the day.

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The duration of stops at Panormitis Monastery or Saint George Bay may be shortened if high winds or waves make it unsafe to linger.

The return from Symi to Mandraki Marina could be delayed if the sea becomes choppy, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey back.

In extreme weather, the cruise may need to be rerouted or canceled altogether to prioritize passenger safety.

Guests are advised to pack rain jackets or extra layers in case of unexpected temperature drops or precipitation during the day.

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Practical Sailor Reviews Seven Performance-Sailing Dinghies

Agile, fun boats like the classic sunfish and new hobie bravo keep the smile in summer sailing..

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Messing around in small boats is a global theme-one thats embraced by pond-bound pram sailors, river riders, lake voyagers, and all of us who call salt water home. The purpose of this sailing dinghy profile is to highlight seven very interesting little sailboats. Some are new designs, and others have stood the test of time, but all are currently being manufactured, and each drives home just how much fun sailing close to the water can be.

This isn’t a shootout among anorexic speedsters or a report on the best tender that doubles as a sailing dinghy. Its a look at perennials like the Optimist, Sunfish, and Laser-legendary competitors that have helped spawn some of the best sailors in the world. But its also a look at three of the newest entries in the dinghy-sailing circle: Bics Open, Hobies Bravo, and Laser Performances Bug. These agile, new sailing dinghies are chock full of fun and boat-handling features to inspire kids of all ages to go sailing.

Well also take a look at Chesapeake Light Crafts kit approach to getting started-one that offers meaningful lessons and tangible rewards well before the boat ever hits the water.

Scale down an Open 60, add sail technology long favored by windsurfers, and put it into play in a tough thermo-formed hull, and you have the makings for a new kind of watercraft. The result is a very interesting blend of performance and reliability that targets adolescent interest. When all is said and done, Bics boat is more akin to a sit-down windsurfer than a traditional Blue Jay. And like all good boats, its vying for attention not just based on performance, construction quality, and style, but just as importantly, on the price tag stuck to the hull.

The Open Bics light weight and wide, flat stern section means that even small chop can be surfed; and bursts of planing on a reach add a zing factor to dinghy sailing. The Open Bic is already an International Sailing Federation (ISAF)-sanctioned class, and fleets are developing around the US. Another bonus: Its an easily portable boat that can be carried like a windsurfer, adding excitement to a Sunday picnic at the beach.

The thermo-formed polyethylene hull is a modified hard-chine design with lots of beam aft. Sailed flat, the boat is agile enough to surf wavelets, and with a shape thats ergonomically friendly to hiking, the ensuing heel on the upwind leg puts just the right amount of chine into the water. In light air, careful control of heel can significantly reduce wetted surface.

The design team that developed the Open Bic saw it as a transition bridge from Optimist sailing to a more performance-oriented dinghy. An interesting innovation is that the Open Bic can be sailed with an Optimists rig and blades. This buy the hull only approach can be a significant incentive for parents with children outgrowing their Opti as fast as their boat shoes. However it wont be long before the kids want the fully turbo-charged feel delivered with the Open Bics well-shaped 4.5-square-meters rig, sail, and nicely foiled blades.

Bottom line: The Open Bic is fast, agile, and buckets of fun for kids uninspired by sailing in the slow lane.

Just when you think that Hobie Cat Co. has covered whats possible in beach-cat innovation, their design/engineering crew comes up with a new twist that reinvents the wheel. The Hobie Bravo is a good case in point.

In a recent visit to Backyard Boats ( www.backyardboats.com ) in Annapolis, Md., we got a good look at the Bravo. Nearly as narrow as a monohull but still quite stable, this quick-to-launch beach cat packs plenty of get-up-and-go. Its a simple to sail, entry-level boat that fast tracks learning the steer, sheet, and hike trilogy. The boat features a single, midline rudder and roto-molded hulls. The shape of the hulls provides enough lateral plane to allow a crew to make headway to windward.

The narrow (4 feet), 12-foot Bravo uses crew weight and hiking straps to add to the righting moment once the breeze is up. Whats done with webbing on larger cats has been converted to a shallow, rigid deck well on the Bravo. It does raise the weight of the boat to 195 pounds, but it offers comfortable seating plus room for cushions and a cooler. Kids or grown ups can have a Tom Sawyer-Huck Finn type of adventure aboard this fun little sailing machine. Or the family on a beach picnic can set it up and take turns speed reaching along a sandy shoreline.

The furling mast supports a roachy sail with slightly slanted vertical battens, helping to shape the boomless mainsail. The result is convenient sail handling, decent performance, and superior safety. Theres no boom to clobber the crew, and the roller-furled sail and mast are easily stepped in the tripod-like receiver. This interesting set of struts raises the top bearing point of the mast step and spreads rig loads out to the hulls. The furling mainsail offers the ability to reef, a big plus in a building breeze or when teaching children to sail.

Like all of the boats in the Hobie lineup, theres a wide range of specialty parts and fittings that make the boats fast to rig and easy to handle. The kick-up rudder is hung on gudgeons mounted in the center of stern, and just as rig loads have been effectively spread via the tripod step, the energy radiating from the large rudder is spread athwartships via a contoured deck element.

Bottom line: The boat is quick to rig, easy to launch, and responsive to beginners-more experienced sailors will have just as much fun power reaching when the breeze is up.

A pocket-sized club trainer, the Bug is an evolution of the kids trainer/club racer that leverages lessons learned in Optis, Dyers, and Sabots. It pulls together the logic of a stable hull shape and simple-to-sail rig, and puts it all in a cost-effective package.

Lending to its success is designer Jo Richardss ergonomic, roto-molded hull, a fabrication that is as close to zero maintenance as a boat can get. The straight out-of-the-mold polyethylene skin gets a few decals, and theres no wood to refinish or gelcoat to wax. These tough, abrasion-resistant hulls have a bumper boat tolerance thats a big plus when it comes to kids learning to sail. Best of all, owners can start with a learn-to-sail rig and upgrade to a more performance-oriented mast and sail package (41 or 56 square feet) that kicks performance into the fast lane.

Oars and an outboard motor bracket can be added to turn the little sailboat into a dual-purpose dinghy. Even the bow painters means of attachment makes sense-no projecting hardware ready to knick the topsides of unintended contacts. Instead, theres a recessed hole in the stem allowing a line to be lead through and a knot used to keep the painter in place.

Bottom line: Aimed at club programs and families look for boats that can be transported on the car top, the Bug is easy to rig and definitely kid friendly. The fact that its manufacturer, Laser Performance, is an international interest and a major player in the performance dinghy industry means that this boat and its parts will be around for a while.

Photo courtesy of Hobie Cat Co.

Eastport Pram

Chesapeake Light Craft expedites boatbuilding for do-it-yourselfers looking to take their garage-built boats for a sail. The company pre-cuts parts, packs kits with all the materials, epoxy, and paint youll need, and leads homebuilders through a thoroughly detailed stitch-and-glue approach to assembly. Kits are available in various stages of completeness, ranging from plans only to the full package, including sail, hardware, running rigging, and paint.

The Eastport Pram is just shy of 8 feet, and the marine plywood and epoxy construction delivers a boat that weighs in, sans sailing rig, at just 62 pounds. Lighter than the comparatively sized Bug, this stiff, durable dinghy, rows like a real boat and sails comfortably with one or two aboard. In keeping with other good tender attributes, the Pram behaves under tow and is equally amicable when propelled by a small outboard or tacked up an estuary under sail.

Kit boatbuilding continues to have a niche following. Theres also an added-value feature worth noting: On one hand, the builder receives a box of pieces and the result of his or her endeavor leads to an aesthetic and utilitarian dinghy. In addition, the DIY skills the builder develops will be useful in other epoxy bonding, brightwork, or mono-urethane application projects. Such talents will benefit many other boat maintenance endeavors.

Whats hard to quantify is the sense of accomplishment derived from sailing a boat that you have built yourself. When the project is tackled in tandem with a child, spouse, or friend, the memories and the boat will last.

Bottom line: With neither sidedecks or a sealed hull, this is not a boat thats easy to recover from a capsize. So once the kids favor on-the-edge sailing in a building breeze, a non swamping, easier-righting boat is probably a better option. The Pram can then be put to use by their appreciative parents or grandparents.

Never in their wildest dreams did Bruce Kirby and Ian Bruce imagine that the Weekender (the Lasers original name) was destined to become an Olympic class sailboat and one of the most popular springboards for top-tier sailors in the world today. Originally envisioned as a car-topper for weekend campers, the cat-rigged, low freeboard sailing dinghy morphed from its original roots into a boat favored by college competitors and revered by generations of agile sailors of all ages. Even frostbiting winter sailors have locked onto the Laser.

Designed in 1969, the Lasers first few years were anything but smooth sailing. Popularity grew quickly, but along with the limelight came plenty of consternation. Dubbed a surfboard not a sailboat by a growing cross-section of the yachting elite-many parents warned junior sailors to steer as clear of Lasers as they did sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. The campaign failed, and junior sailors in yacht club programs around the country fell into the grip of the new one-design dinghy-discovering the sailboats proclivity to plane.

Dyer Dhows languished in boat sheds across the country as a new theme in sailing took hold. Dubbed fast is fun by sailor/engineer Bill Lee, the young Merlin of Santa Cruz, Calif., took the theme to big-boat sailing, merging California culture with the Laser logic of light displacement and planing hull shapes.

Best of all, the Laser embraced the ideal of a tightly controlled one-design class that put people on the water in identical boats and left winning and losing races up to sailing skill and tactics rather than a boats performance edge. For decades, the boat has been the single-handed sailors choice among junior sailing programs, and with the addition of the Radial, 4.7 and M rigs, smaller competitors have also found the boat to be a great sailing platform. Today, theres some lawyer saber-rattling over the sale of the design rights, but the boat remains more popular than ever.

The sleeved sail, two-part spar, daggerboard, and kick-up rudder make the boat a quick-to-rig and fast-to-get underway dinghy. Light-air efficiency is good for a one-design sailboat, but this means that as the breeze builds, the non-reefable sail can become a handful in a hurry. In fact, the boats Dr. Jekyll-and-Mr. Hyde demeanor is what builds talent among Laser practitioners. The big boys block the mainsail and blast off for the layline, while lighter sailors heavy-weather tactics include more nuanced de-powering and feathering. In light air, the tables turn, and the winner is often the sailor who planes quickest on the reaches. The old guards surfboard slam may have held some credence after all.

Bottom line: The Laser is a timeless classic thats easily transported and is built for performance. Its well suited to adrenaline-seeking teens as well as the more fit adult crowd.

Designed in 1947 by Floridian Clark Mills, the utilitarian Optimist could be made out of two sheets of plywood-and from its inception, the Optimist was meant to link kids with the water. Slipping into obscurity in the U.S., the little pram found fertile ground to grow in northern Europe. With just a few tweaks, the Scandinavians took Millss lines and parlayed them into whats become the favored junior sailing trainer for kids from Detroit to Timbuktu. Statistics show that there are about 30 builders worldwide putting out approximately 4,000 boats each year. With about 130,000 boats class registered and an estimated 300,000 total hulls built (amateur and pro), theres plenty of reasons to get excited about an Opti.

The example weve chosen is the USA-built McLaughlin boat, both a demonstration of high-quality FRP construction and modern manufacturing techniques. Its also a boat that can be purchased in a range of performance-inducing iterations-upgrades designated as club, intermediate, advanced, and professional versions. Like all performance sailboats, stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio is important. But class rules include a minimum weight, so the most competitive hulls meet the mandatory lower limit but use good engineering and building technique to reinforce the daggerboard slot and mast step and produce overall stiffness.

The low mast height and high aspect ratio sprit sail is very versatile, affording young (and small, 65 to 130 pounds) sailors a wide window of decent performance. The flat bottom, slab-sided hull is responsive to crew weight-driven trim changes, and the better the sailor, the more agile they become. Light-air performance is all about minimizing wetted surface and maximizing sail area projection. When the breeze starts to kick up, the sailor becomes the ballast, and the art of hiking, sheet handling, and tiller wiggling come into play.

Under careful adult supervision, two 6- to 8-year-olds can double-hand the friendly little dinghy, or one more-confident child can solo sail it. In fact, introducing kids to sailing with similar proportioned small prams has been a right of passage around for decades. A set of oarlock gudgeons can turn the pram into a functional dinghy thats also adaptable to the smaller Torqeedo outboard (www.torqeedo.com).

McLaughlin also markets a Roto-molded polyethylene version of the Opti and sells DIY kits for those who want to create their own wood version.

Bottom line: The Opti is like a first bicycle without the need for training wheels. The fact that at the last Olympics, over 80 percent of the winning sailors had gotten their start in an Optimist speaks well to the value of messing around in this particular dinghy.

Designed in 1951 by ice boaters Alexander Bryan and Cortland Heyniger, the hard chine Sunfish was the prototype board boat. In 1959, it made the transition into fiberglass, and over the following half-century, more than a quarter-million hulls would hit the water. Simplicity and decent sailing attributes combined with an attractive price to make the Sunfish the most popular one-design dinghy ever raced.

Far more than a platform for racers, these boats are an excellent training tool for sailors of all ages. Also built by Laser Performance, they reflect the fun of summer and put sailors in close contact with the water on which they sail. Its no surprise that the larger fleets coincide with warm water and many see going for a swim to be part and parcel of the low-freeboard experience.

The lateen rig is in keeping with the overall design concept and simplifies rigging. A short stub of a mast is stepped and a single halyard hoists the sail along with tilting V-shaped upper and lower booms.

The total sail area is nearly the same as the Laser, but the halyard hoist versatility of the lateen rig make it a handy beach boat and a little less daunting when the wind begins to build. The clean sail shape on one tack and deformation caused by the mast on the other tack are a slight drawback. The Laser rig is more efficient, but when caught out in a squall, its nice to be able to ease the halyard and dump the sail. Its also handy to be able to leave the boat tethered to a mooring, and the doused sail and short mast make it possible.

Multiple generations of sailors are often found sailing Sunfish, and the boat represents one of the best bargains to be found in the used boat market. When considering a pre owned boat, the potential buyer needs to take a close look at the daggerboard-to-hull junction and mast step, points where previous damage can create hard-to-fix leaks.

Bottom line: The Sunfish is a great beach boat that can turn a hot afternoon into a fun-filled water experience.

There were no losers in this group, and picking winners and runners-up proved a difficult task. The outcome had to be based on assumptions about how these boats would be used. For example, parents with a competitive 9-year-old who swims like a fish, always sprints for the head of the lunch line, and likes to steal bases in Little League probably have an Opti racer in the making. Less competitive junior sailors-future cruisers in the making-will do better learning aboard a Bug. Many newly formed sailing clubs target the boat as their trainer of choice.

The Bravo holds plenty of appeal for those with a lakeside cottage or a favored campground destination. Whether its a solo sail just before sunset or a fun race on Sunday, the quick to set up and put away features are a plus, and for those who feel that two hulls are better-the Bravo will hold plenty of appeal.

Serious competitors can campaign a Laser for life, and whether youre headed for a local district regatta or getting ready for the Olympic trials, the hull, rig, and sail remains identical-sort of like the Monaco Grand Prix being raced in a street legal Mustang.

Bic Opens new little speedster tickled our fancy, and as a trainer/performance boat crossover, it drew a strong nod of approval. Watching the junior sailors smiles as they sailed their Open Bics endorsed our opinion.

And if there is any boat that defines the essence of summer, the Sunfish takes the prize.

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