Sailing during summertime in scandinavia is done in shorts and t-shirts. A wetsuit might get to hot, but handy if it starts to blow a lot, or if you plan to capsize. Combinations of shorts/spray-jacket is also nice, it is not that cold here during summer, from 18 to 26 degrees (celcius) are common. If a cold front hits, it might drop to 12 - 15 degrees and a drysuit is nice.

A drysuit is essential during spring/fall!

Regarding contemplating a Dragoon. This is either old wooden boats or newer polyester ones. But they are monohulls with a relatively deep keel. Not a vessel I would enjoy cruising in the quite shallow areas of the archipelago of Finland. These are also quite costly boats, which requires a berth in a marina + haulout for mainteinance (or using your trailer and a slipway). Trailersailing is not that common in scandinavia, and most catsailors has no problem finding a sailingclub (few yachtclubs here, thankfully) with a ramp for launcing. Allowing for mast-up storage..

Mary: You are right on with regards to the Tornado being underpowered, at least in my common sailing conditions. It either blows a lot, or almost not at all. Makes it exciting from time to time if you are far from your launching ramp when it starts to blow..


T55: Have you been in touch with the Multihull Assoc. of Finland? Ref: http://kotisivu.mtv3.fi/sctl/
They probably know what boats are available in Finland, and can give some further insights to your local conditions.