[quote=Dogboy]I hate to say this, but the Miracle 20 is going to be a challenging, if not overwhelming and potentially dangerous, beginner boat. Many very experienced racers gave up on it due to how punishing it can be on the crew. In winds up to around 10-12 mph you will be ok and the speed and efficiency of the boat will probably make learning pretty easy. But once the wind starts getting into the teens the boat is going to really come alive and without the proper skill set and reaction instincts, you’re going to be spending a lot of time on your side.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Miracle and really enjoyed sailing it for the 10 years we owned and raced one. But I would rank it somewhere near a Tornado or A Cat in terms of how “beginner oriented” it is. It is not a boat to be bashing into the beach or flying wildly out of control on.
Finding someone experienced to sail with you is a good first step. Hopefully you can also find someone experienced to help you properly rig the boat. I would also suggest you get a furler for the jib if you don’t already have one so you can easily depower the boat on the water. Make sure you have a dependable righting system and (it pains me to say this) you may also want to consider adding a Hobie Bob to the mast.
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