1. How old were you when you first stepped on a boat? I remember my mum taking me out on her Laser as a passenger when I was around 10. The boat was bright yellow and called “passing wind”. It only had one rig – Standard – so having extra “ballast” may have helped. We’ve sailed with four people (my mum, brothers and me) as well as our Labrador on board! I loved being out on the water as well as the atmosphere at Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club in Adelaide. I must have taken the below photos when I was about 14. 2. If money (& sailing ability) were no limit, what boat would you buy? I plan to stick with a Laser as long as I can manage it physically. I’ve never tried to sail any other class of dinghy. I like its classic, elegant and simple design, and the fact
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