Can one person sail a sunfish easily?
Sunfish – a one-person sailboat that is very stable and easy to learn to sail. These four boats are very popular all over the world. No matter where you live, you will probably find a nearby fleet and plenty of regatta opportunities. Having a lateen sail with its simple two line rigging makes a Sunfish simple to learn sailing on and to set up. Upgrades can be added to enhance sail control for competitive sailing, making the boat attractive to both novice and experienced sailors alike.
Are sunfish friendly to humans?
Despite their size, ocean sunfish are docile and pose no threat to human divers. Injuries from sunfish are rare, although a slight danger exists from large sunfish leaping out of the water onto boats. Sunfish are vulnerable to extinction on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List. The greatest threat to this species is being caught as bycatch – while humans don’t eat sunfish, they are still threatened by commercial fishing vessels.Never touch or feed a sunfish, they have a protective mucous layer on their skin that helps keep them safe from parasites. Do not swim behind the sunfish as this can startle them.