29 races in 12 days in all 9 classes at the RS Gam

I loved reading the article and I commend Jubby for taking up the challenge.  With regards the 500, I agree you get a lot of boat for your money and it certainly provides a great deal of aspects for those wanting a trapeze/hiking/assy/grp/socially backed up boat. (probably more to mention).  I'd certainly buy one (second hand) if I had the crew to sail with and lived in the UK.  I'm 75kg and my wife is 68Kg, total 143kg which would be an ideal weight. 

Waffle!?  are you saying that other boats aren’t worth talking about?  I thought the comparison was interesting, as was the overall experience and challenge.  I do admit that it was also a good plug for RS boats, but why not!

Has there been a comparative boat test for the 3000 and 500? I've sailed both a few times and found them both excellent, so long as the person at the back was average weight or below. Neither boat seems to have the hull volume to cope with a big person helming. The 2 500 owners we had at our club switched boats, one to a 400, one to a 505, both having found it a little small, but both enjoyed the ride while they had them. The 3000's are owned in the main by younger sailors, and they have a great time in them and swimming around them! As for the article - nice idea, but didn't quite work on paper - more the sort of thing I'd expect to see as a blog somewhere.

Just at our club, Don'tdocalm - not suggesting it needs to be that way, but they do seem to have fun! While I look 62, and am in reality mid 40's, I have had a great time crewing and helming both boats every now and again.

Originally posted by Rupert By the way, why don't you do calm?!

I just can't stand light wind sailing! Never could!