[quote=Edchris177]you made a wise decision. The Bravo is not a performance Cat, any sailor could beat it with one of my Bombardier Invitations, BUT, we must remember, it was designed as a kids boat, & it excels in that.
Kids can rig it, right it, & sail it. The furling main allows even small kids to set it so they won't get beat up.
Keep your eyes open for a Wave, your daughter will outgrow the Bravo in a year or two. The Wave will be hugely enjoyed. I once passed a Wave with my 5.7. As I sailed by the kids commented, "Wow, Mr, your boat is really fast".
I dumped power to talk to them, & realized they had 8 kids on that little Wave, no bloody wonder it was slow.
Kids are the future of the sport, anything they sail that can be sailed safely, & with a big grin factor is a winner.
If you cant figure it out, find any other Cats in your area, go out with your daughter & talk to them. I don't know any Cat sailors who won't help a kid get their boat going, & anybody who denigrates them for what they sail is a total loser.
Enjoy, they don't stay small for very long.[/quote]
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