I have seen Rick's Weta out in winds we won’t sail in. Jan 1 we postponed our local "Hangover Regatta" due to excessive winds and poor conditions... He was out there whipping across the horizon. Came to shore and picked up another crewmember (3 people total).

He FLYS in that thing. It is a very VERY fast tri. He blows away the local 15' and 17' trimaran rentals (granted so do the sea turtles).

I have helped him several times with small rigging and tailoring hiccups. The Weta seems very well made and in really a great boat for someone not ready for all the set up and technical issues of cat sailing. Several accomplished, long time sailors have gone for rides with Rick and are impressed with that tri.

Truth be known.... I am pretty sure Rick doesn't love it when we all pass him in our cats, but he is out there every windy day learning his new passion. His son-in-law just bought a G-Cat 5.7 and they are both very friendly and eager to learn how to sail.

I guess cats aren't for everybody... and this is a great way into the multi-hull sport without having to step a 30' mast.