I encourage you to get in contact with the (racing) Division 11 folks of Hobie Class of North America (www.div11.hobieclass.com) and attend a regatta or two. There are some excellent cat sailors in the NJ/PA/DE area. While the TheMightyHobie18 class is more recreational these days, many of the sailors in the more modern classes (H20, Tiger) used to race H18s. They can help you with boat set up and sailing technique. If you have not sailed cats before, I think you will be surprised at how much you can improve by attending one weekend regatta (even at the back of the fleet!).

Also, if you have not, check out www.hobiecat.com for general information and their own forums. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Good luck with your TheMightyHobie18!