u/Muted-Mango653

Hi all,

Could anyone recommend the best beginner dinghy for me to buy and learn on? So far I’ve only done the Australian Sailing start sailing 1 & 2 course in RS Quests but loved it and want to continue.

Looking for something that can take 2 adults somewhat comfortably (combined weight around 140kg) but can also be singlehanded as needed. Want something that has a jib or the ability to have a jib but possibly can be sailed with just the main if singlehanded?

Don’t really know if this exists. So far just found a fibreglass Heron but don’t know if that suits or better options exist. Budget somewhere around $3000 AUD with a trailer.

I’m in Brisbane, Australia and would be primarily in Moreton Bay

Edit: For solo I’m 80kg and a bit over 6 foot.