James,

I am sure you would regret it if you didn't get the 16. I bought my H-16 new in '85 and have been sailing it since. A friend of mine told me you can learn all you need to know about sailing in 20 minutes, the rest of your life you spend trying to go faster. The jib is not a problem. In fact it is a big help in getting the boat to come about. I also think the 14 is a little small for 2 people.

There certainly must be a lot of people sailing there who would be glad to help you get started. Get the 16 and enjoy it.

Howard