On Sat, 21 Oct 2006 15:43:38 -0400, "André Langevin"
wrote:

I'm glad to have catched the curiosity of the group ! My concern is about
handling big sheet when i'll be 70s... when the boat is heeling and through
waves. I see my father at 77 he is in great shape but i'm wondering if
around 70s it is still feasible.

I've followed the Dashews for the last 20 years and to see them go onto
powerboating while they had the biggest and most weather built sailboat has
been a shock to me.

Would you be sailing alone? With your wife or friends? Daysailing?
Costal? Oceans?

I would go eventually change to smaller sailboat. One of those heavier
models that are so to speak more foregiving, though not as fast of
course. Two people have plenty of room on 27-28 ft boat, and such size
is easier to handle.

Of course lot depends on how fit you will be. My father is 68,
otherwise in good shape for his age, but getting real clumsy and slow.
Even 31 ft in good weather is way to much for him.

If you havent started yet, take physical exercise to stay fit

Mika



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