My sailing and racing experience is limited to keelboats ranging from 33
feet to 21 feet. I skippered a San Juan 21, and crewed on a Soverel 33 and
several sport boats. I have sailed on several beach cats at various
vacations but they were not 'performance' boats by any means.
I'm looking at the boat from the perspective that I need something that is
manageable for one person, the learning curve I can handle, and I fully
expect to get dumped many times learning how to handle the thing.
Since I'm the only person in my group of friends that sails, I feel that if
I build something that requires at least two people I'm setting myself up
for failure simply because I will have a hard time getting people out in it
enough to be comfortable with the boat during racing or heavy air. I've got
the plans for an i550 sport boat, and it seems like a wonderful and quick
little 18 foot boat, but it does me no good if I don't have dedicated crew.
The swift eliminates that worry.
What month are the nationals this year? A trip down to Florida is an easy
thing for me as I'm right up I-95. I've read about past regattas and the
clinics preceding the racing. I love the idea of the clinics and something
like that is right up my alley.
-Matt
On Dec 3, 2007 10:39 AM, Keith Deller <kdap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello Matt,
>
> Pleased to see your interest in the Swift Solo...
> My first question is do you have dingy racing experience?
> The reason I ask is tha many larger keelboat sailers have very little
> dingy experience
> as they jump right into keelboast / offshore sailing.
>
> The Swift Solo is a challenging boat to start on but once you have the
> basics it is awesome.
> It is a growing fleet that offers tremendous support.
> Also, it is an enjoyable experience building your own Swift that will
> provide tremendous pride.
>
> If you are able, I highly recommend you attend the Swift Solo North
> American Regatta
> to be held at Fort Desoto, FL Spring 2008. You do not need a boat to
> attend.
> You will get opportunity to mingle with classmembers, see tha action and
> even get out in one.
>
> Regards,
> Keith Deller
> CAN 063
>
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