Finding the perfect singlehander

by Steve Gilbert
Two years ago, I was a fifty-something sailor looking for my next chapter on the water. I wanted a boat that was technical, rewarding, and tactical—yet didn’t demand the raw physical punishment of a Laser, Moth, or other high-agility singlehanded classes.

I found exactly what I was looking for in the 2.4 Meter.

What started as curiosity has grown into one of the most fulfilling sailing experiences of my life. Over the past two years, the 2.4mR has taught me more about racing, preparation, and seamanship than any boat I’ve sailed before. – Full report