Anything you learn in a dingy will serve you well in larger boats. And they
are incredible fun.

I'd suggest taking dingy lessons at a local sailing club.

Every boat is a compromise. I'd suggest you think carefully about how a boat
would realisticly be used, how often, how many crew, where stored, how much
to insure, etc. You may find it makes most sense to own a small boat and
charter a large one as needed.

Bruce



"Todd" none wrote in message ...
This is an awfully loaded question (and one stemming from complete
ignorance), but is there a general consensus within the sailing community
as
to a size and type of sailboat that a novice should learn on if one is
thinking of purchasing a boat?

tia.

Todd.