Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and would appreciate all your advice. After a 10 year break from sailing, I'm looking to start again. In the past, my wife and I owned a Precision 21 and sailed on the Potomac River, We have also taken several basic sailing classes. We now live in the San Francisco Bay area and plan to start sailing again. I want to start with something smaller and more affordable to keep and maintain. I was thinking about getting a Capri 14.2 (I have a Mod 3 I'm interested in right now).
Does anyone have any thoughts on sailing a Capri 14.2 on the San Francisco Bay? I have read from other posts that the boat can get overpowered when wind strength increases. The Bay can get pretty windy and I wasn't sure if this would be an issue?
A little more background on my wife and me and how we'd use the boat. We are both in our late 40s and have a 12 and 9-year-old. We would likely sail out of Alameda or the Berkeley area. I don't see us racing - just using it for some day sailing (my wife is not too fond of sailing when a boat heels too much). I would also like something I can single hand for when I go out alone.
I have read some posts about owners adding a reefing point to their sails. Is that something you all would recommend for my situation?
Does anyone have any thoughts on sailing a Capri 14.2 on the San Francisco Bay? I have read from other posts that the boat can get overpowered when wind strength increases. The Bay can get pretty windy and I wasn't sure if this would be an issue?
A little more background on my wife and me and how we'd use the boat. We are both in our late 40s and have a 12 and 9-year-old. We would likely sail out of Alameda or the Berkeley area. I don't see us racing - just using it for some day sailing (my wife is not too fond of sailing when a boat heels too much). I would also like something I can single hand for when I go out alone.
I have read some posts about owners adding a reefing point to their sails. Is that something you all would recommend for my situation?