Ok here is what I think, the Getaway is great as some have mentioned and is in my view a better choice than a TheMightyHobie18 due to durability, carrying capacity, and is fast enough for most people, and is great to solo sail.

The H16 is great for two and a blast to sail, and has great class racing opportunities world wide, no matter what the nay sayers say. It’s still my favorite and my kids favorite even after sailing many other cats, including the Getaway.

So the two cats I think are a great choice is the Hobie Getaway and the 16. Also there is now the new wing seats for the H16, which is a great addition for solo sailing. I put a roller furling sail on my H16 this year, which is easy to do and great for solo sailing. Also Hobie Europe just came out with the trumpet spinnaker for the H16 and is a great success. So there is a lot of options for the H16.

And no the Getaway is not as fast as the H16, not by any means. I can say from experience that the Getaway is a great boat, very simple to set up (you won’t be setting up for an hour or so), and sure is great to take the family on.

Check out the H16 worlds website at www.hobieclass.com