This is my first boat and could not be happier. My friend Pete and I purchased R Pace together in May of 2009. About all we knew about sailing was that the big white flappy thing goes on the big pole and it is best to remain in the boat while moving. We kept the boat at McKinley Marina in Milwaukee this past season but have secured a slip in Port Washington for next summer. We had a blast this past summer, no regrets. Look forward to many more summer sailing adventures. (Thanks Bob)