To me it depends on whether you are coming off the beach or are on a lake.

There are a few more options on a lake.

A Hobie 16 is the only boat coming off the beach on those windy, rough days when you are single-handing the boat. H-14's are a little small in the rough conditions. Having a jib is a real advantage when coming through big surf when heavy winds are on your nose, so the Hobie 16 has the advantage over the uni-rigs. Daggers can also create some issues going out or coming in in the heavy wind and big surf.

Off the beach and in the condition you describe, I prefer the Hobie 16.


Team Windy Hill