The Top Training Sailboat
*For clarity, this post is for the best training sailboat not for the best beginner’s sailboat, as this is covered in another post. This post is for the top training sailboats for learning how to sail, rather than best sailboats for first-time buyers.
The RS Quest is the top ranked Training Sailboat in this year’s rankings. As the best training sailboat for those new to sailing, the RS Quest provides loads of safety features for the sailor in training (like easy capsize recovery), with straightforward design and strong performance. It is also lightweight, making it convenient to launch. The RS Quest will have you learning to sail with room for an instructor and 2-3 trainees.
Manufactured by RS Sailing, the RS Quest sailed into the top spot with excellent marks in Performance and Safety & Comfort. Check out the Boat Rankings score breakdown below for more.
| Boat Rankings Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Features & Innovation: | 7.5 |
| Style: | 7 |
| Safety & Comfort: | 8.5 |
| Price: | 7.5 |
| Overall BR Factor: | 8 |
The Top Three
Best Training Sailboat
- RS Quest
- Laser Bahia
- Hartley 12
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Congratulations from Boat Rankings to the top three training sailboats! See the expanded list below. We took the liberty of saving you some time by scouring resources to select the top video for each boat.
1) RS Quest
2) Laser Bahia
3) Hartley 12
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