Hey,
So I want to start getting into sailing. I have minor experience when it comes to sailing but is eager to learn. I just want some advice on what will suit my situation best. Thanks in advance!
I will be doing most of my sailing with either my brother or girlfriend thus the boat needs to be able to carry two people with ease but would like if I could take it out solo now and then but not a deal breaker. (Me and my brother is about 180 lbs and girlfriend 120 lbs) We are still young (22) and are in good shape so will be able to move larger boats around with more ease. On occasion I would like to take 3 guests for a cruise. (90% of the time it would be two people on the boat)
I would like to do most of my launching on the beach but have alternative launching spots that can be used if beach launching is not possible. We have a house on the beach and thus would be more comfortable if we could launch it on the beach.
I would rather have a bit of a harder learning curve and have a boat that I will not get bored with when I start sailing better and living more on the edge
I do have training available but need a boat to do it on and thus need advice on which one. I have been looking at Hobie 16's or maybe something bigger like a Getaway or Pearl. But would like the advice of you people with the expertise.
Thanks for your time.
Karel