Hi Todd, A good sailor down the bay here in Toledo has a nice Laser II and I easily sail faster than it on my Wave. After seeing that, he asked me about getting a Wave for the reasons Rick mentions, plus it has practically no maintenance! That allows for more sailing time or more recliner time instead of more boat care/repair time. The boat is the quickest, by far, in getting into the water and being put away after sailing, again allowing for more of your available time to be out sailing instead of rigging or de-rigging. So, Todd, it really is a quick boat. If you really want to see how quick it can sail, come to this year's nationals and see how fast a lot of them sail away from yours! <br><br>