I will admit the Getaway is a dog in light wind. Once the wind comes up though, it moves a long pretty well. With 1-2 people onboard you will have no problem flying a hull. 3-4 is a little too much to ask of any boat that size.

I think the jib is too small. If it were the size of a Nacra 5.2 or Hobie 18 jib, the Getaway would have the sail area of a Hobie 16. I believe they kept it small so that there would be more room on the deck; less stuff to bang the crew's knee on.

I have very few bad things to say about the Getaway. I think it is more fun and durable than a Hobie 16. It interesting to see how racing goes for the Getaway sailors this year. Last year those guys did very well in the fleet fun-runs.