Advantages: Great fun and super experience Disadvantages: Not too good if you get really seasick
I first found out about the Jubilee Sailing Trust in the Southampton Boat Show. My Mum knew about it and was rather keen on me going on one of the trips so we took a brochure and a few weeks later I was booked aboard Tenacious for this summer to sail from Southampton to London. Before going on the trip I wasn't too keen or excited about the trip as I had never sailed before and it didn't particularly appeal to me.
I will say now that I am extremely glad that my Mum pushed for me to take up this opportunity as I have leant so much from the trip as well as making loads of new friends and encountering new experiences. I now can't wait to go on another trip next summer - and hopefully an even longer one!
Day 1: Monday
I arrived at the port in Southampton around 2 o'clock and the first thing that hit me was just how amazing ...
Advantages: Beautiful sight to see. Fascinating event. Doesn't cost a penny to stand and watch! Disadvantages: lots of people. only happens every 5 years
We were just lucky, I guess. But that's what happens to us on vacations - we get lucky! When we were in Amsterdam in August of 2000 we were witness to an amazing event in Amsterdam - Sail 2000. Fortunately for you all, it takes place every 5 years, so remember people: if after reading this review, this sounds like something you'd love to see, it looks like you've missed the boat - so to speak - since Sail2005 ended August 22, 2005!
What exactly is the "Sail"?
The "Sail" is an exhibition of every size shape and type of boat and ship one could ever imagine, all converging on Amsterdam's main port. You'll see everything there - from luxury yachts to tiny motorboats and rowboats, from fully restored antique tall sail boats to crowded canal tour boats. And what, you ask, are they doing? Well, what do boats and ships do usually ...
TheChocolateLady 07.09.2000 (22.09.2005)
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Advantages: asymmetric sailing with no trapeze Disadvantages: inclination to turtle after capsize
Elsewhere on ciao.com you'll find a review of the Laser 3000.
Here I'm writing about the Laser 2000 - from the same manufacturers, but a very different boat to sail.
If you want an exciting asymmetric dinghy, but don't want the added complication of a trapeze, the Laser 2000 is for you. It is normally sailed and raced by two, but could take an adult and two children, or even 3 small adults for cruising.
The layout is simple and well thought out, and durable. In the 18 months since we bought ours, we have only had two minor breakages, both halyards, no problem to repair/replace and we race our boat hard.
It's quite a forgiving boat for non-experts, if it has a bad point, it's the speed of turning turtle after a capsize. You need a quick crew to get over on the board and stop it.
find out more on the class association site http ...
