I've been sailing for about 17 years. I started out windsurfing at Hoofer sailing club at UW-Madison. I've owned Fandango for about 7 years now. It's a great day cuiser. If my plan works I'll have my wife and son ready to head out on bigger water once he starts walking. The long term plan is to buy a 40-45' and shake it down on Lake Michigan, then head out the St. Lawrence and keep on going.