Hi, I am finally going to take the plunge and buy a complete setup.

What boards should I consider? About 15 years ago I took a weeks worth

of lessons and got somewhat proficient. Over the years, I've at most

dabbled, mostly on lake Ontario. I've never used a harness and I never

did waterstarts. Now, I am starting to learn harness and I am going to

take a few more lessons just to make sure I drill home the basics, as

I make this a more frequent hobby/sport.

So, what should I be looking at for boards and the rest of the rig?

Money is not a huge concern, but I'm not looking to break the bank

either. If I could get setup for less than $3k, I think I would be

happy.

I am 5'11 and 185 lbs. I will be sailing on almost exclusively flat

water. I want a board that will be fun to sail in moderate winds (I'm

not sure what the average windspeed is on the lake, but I don't think

it is usually outrageous blowing). I want a board where I can refine

the basics, learn to use the harness well, and have fun sailing

thereafter. I'd like something that won't be super hard to 'learn' on,

but that I can also retain and refine intermediate skills on. I don't

want a raft with a sail that I will outgrow in a day, but I don't want

a board that will discourage me and make me give up.

So, I've been looking at the Starboard Go line. They have a few

different models. Anything else I should consider? What are your

thoughts on how many liters? How many, what type of sails? Any other

boards of note? Of course I am going to see advice from the store, but

I'd like to be armed with some knowledge ahead of time. Thanks,

Rob