14ft Wanderer

[andyb28]

I purchased a 14ft Wanderer online as I wanted to learn to sail. I did my homework and had it down to either a Wanderer or Gull dinghy.

The main reason for looking at these boats is with both, you can fit an outboard onto a bracket, which will be very handy.
I haven't yet booked any lessons at my local club, but I do intend on doing that.

My question is more about rigging the boat up. I may have underestimated what was involved and whilst I am sure once I learn it may become easy, the biggest issue I have with my underestimate is that I would guess most people leave these boats at a sailing club with the mast up. My assumption was that I can put it all up and down and tow my boat to the local slip.

I am not even sure if I can lift that mast up on my own, its a lot bigger than I thought it would be.

Do most people leave their boat setup at a club?
How long once you know how to setup the boat would it take?

Thanks
Andy

[andyb28]

Thank you for the offer Hugh, thats very kind of you. I think I am probably too far away as I live between Clacton and Colchester in Essex.

I will have to find a local sailor to perhaps come round and give me some pointers.