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What can I do with a "little" yacht? |
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A small sailing boat is ideal for
learning how to sail. Although the size is
smaller than a conventional yacht the basic
principles of sailing are all there. You can
tack, jibe, use a spinnaker or exercise
manoeuvres in harbour, just like you would
with a larger yacht.
On top of that
there are things you can do with a small
boat that are not possible with a large
yacht. For example, you can tow it behind
your car on a trailer to your favourite lake
and sail there, or sail in shallow waters,
rivers, etc., which would not be possible with
a deep fin keel yacht.
Ok, you cannot cross the Atlantic with a
small boat -although some have done that
too, but other than that, you can enjoy the
pleasures of sailing,- just like you would do
with any size yacht. All that, at less
than half of the cost you would otherwise
need to pay.
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Who should
buy a small sailing boat?
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A small sailing boat is "economic"
compared to any other kind of boat
-smaller or larger. Motor powered
vessels of similar size (like RIBs or
speed boats) have much higher running
costs, when compared to larger yachts
-except the purchasing cost, which is
considerably lower- you will avoid
paying berthing fees (your back yard is
the perfect spot for winterizing) and in
most of the countries the taxation -if
there is any- is low.
Who, then,
should consider buying such a vessel ?
Anyone whose financial situation does
not allow something larger. It is also
the perfect choice for any newcomer to
the sailing fraternity, as it will
introduce him/her to the pleasures of
sailing without the need to spend a
fortune.
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