For retired people who love the simplicity of sailing dinghies midweek without the stress of racing and harbour traffic. Interests to share on the forum are set up ideas for ease of handling and arranging to join other dinghy cruisers to sail Sydney Harbour with extra safety.
I envy that lifestyle, oh well, 3 more days of school and I am done for the next 3 months!
SandS
yes raised boom to prevent knock out - on your own that's a bit risky! Also depowers the rig with lower CofG - peak is lower as well.
Oars are much more effective that the usual paddle - made them 7 feet long each - works well with the sliding seat and packs away neat in two pieces.
It's a GRP hull (standard Solo) - I added the bowsprit - roller furlers on both jibs - I can tack them and reel them in with one hand from steering position (see control box on top of centerboard in one of the pics).
It took a lot of time to get all the positionings right but very pleased with the outcome. Lots of ideas and inspiration from Margaret Dye's book 'Dingy Cruising'.
SoloSailor
btw: I like the relaxed style fo stand up paddlers
