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I recently purchased a Spindrift DS1 to sail with my wife. We inspected the boat last week, but don’t have it home yet.
I’ve enjoyed browsing the forum and learning as much as I can. The DS1 seems the perfect boat for us at this point.
I rent a Colgate 26 in San Diego a few times a year, but live on the Oregon coast now. Will sail our lakes here, not the Pacific.
For a decade in the 80’s I trimmed spinnaker on a very well sailed Lightning,and Thursday evening raced my own Lightning, crewed Snipes, daysailed a old FD, back fleet raced a Laser, some time spinnaker trimming on a 1/4 ton and 1/2 ton.
I anticipate the DS to give what I loved about the Lighting, but will be easier for me and wife, at ahem, senior time.
Brad

Brad, welcome to the forum. Wishing you tons of fun with your new boat and we'll be here to help with questions. Have you reached out to other DS sailors in your region? The DSA member site may have more information.

Thanks Greenlake, I haven’t looked for other DS owners yet, Coos Bay and Eugene have fleets closest to me, we hope to visit on or soon after opening days.
Our boat will need usual cleanup when we get it home, then sort, test, and refurb as needed. I intend a few days sailing before I make any changes, but I’m really tempted to lead more controls to midship near helmsman. Currently everything is under the back edge of the cabin top. I’m thinking to move vang and Cunningham. The traveler is there already.

If you want to share your rigging plans, let's move the discussion out of this thread. You can perhaps start one in the Rigging section.

Chetcosailing wrote:I recently purchased a Spindrift DS1 to sail with my wife. We inspected the boat last week, but don’t have it home yet.
I’ve enjoyed browsing the forum and learning as much as I can. The DS1 seems the perfect boat for us at this point.
I rent a Colgate 26 in San Diego a few times a year, but live on the Oregon coast now. Will sail our lakes here, not the Pacific.
For a decade in the 80’s I trimmed spinnaker on a very well sailed Lightning,and Thursday evening raced my own Lightning, crewed Snipes, daysailed a old FD, back fleet raced a Laser, some time spinnaker trimming on a 1/4 ton and 1/2 ton.
I anticipate the DS to give what I loved about the Lighting, but will be easier for me and wife, at ahem, senior time.
Brad

Are you satisfied with the Spindrift DS1?
I am interested in this boat, I am looking for reviews before buying.
I will try to rent one too theglobesailorto test it.

Welcome aboard, Brad! Sounds like you’ve got a rich sailing background—Lightning, Snipes, FD, even Lasers—what a great mix. The DS1 should be a perfect match, especially for lakes and relaxed outings with your wife. It’s forgiving but still responsive enough to keep things interesting. Looking forward to hearing how she handles for you once you get her home. Fair winds!

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