The boat born of the 1979 Fastnet disaster | Sigma 38 test | Yachting Monthly

[@ianscott3180]

I remember them well, I had a friend that had one of her smaller sisters. How yachts have changed over the years. I have gone full circle for my retirement and sail a Contessa 26. Great for day sailing and easily managed with a crew of one black labrador. Keep up the good work with these older yachts. I hope many of them go to first time owners and get many more years afloat.

[@andrewbeale2585]

Thank you Rachael, With a similar vintage Hunter, I am so glad you concentrate on boats that real people can afford to own and sail. Your sailing videos are the best on KZbin bar none.

[@caylieanddavid]

Great review thanks, we cruised ours for 2 years and they are great solid boats. She's now in Australia undergoing a refit.

[@paulvr3158]

My first viewing of your work, GOOD JOB!

[@colbr6733]

Very informative review, with lots of practical information. Finding it especially useful covering yachts with good sailing manners, having the potential to cover longer distances as well as weekend usage.

[@mjcooke2sailingmostly]

I had a Sigma 36 which was in racing form when I bought her, a real flyer, sailing single handed I was getting 8 kn for hours on end with 2 reefs in the main and the small No4 jib. I never did have the main fully hoisted. I found the boat needed a lot of attention at the wheel.I can guess the 38 would not disappoint.

[@simon7790]

Another excellent review of a lovely boat!

[@MrGeoMarin]

Enjoyed that a lot! Thank you!

[@alexwhatley6762]

Foretriangle is small as its a 1980s fractional rigged boat. You were only sailing with the blade jib and not the 135% genoa - still not huge, but gives a boost in light airs...

[@secretsquirrel6124]

Pahhh ,contessa 32 done, sorted,the end😊

[@petertaylor8922]

Wow you're sailing down wind with all sheets hardened.

[@richardbaguley5405]

We know a guy who owns a Sigma 38 down there. His first name is Paul ,his 2nd name starts with T: same guy?

[@TheHappydays72]

Sold a 33od to upgrade to Elan 33 no we're near the sea boat of a sigma puts me of a good sail

[@johnq.public2621]

Specs please.

[@petertaylor8922]

You're "motoring" down wind with sails raised.

[@Tunethetone]

Thank you! Make the Dehler 36 CWS pls )