I started out with the classic wave (with the removable tramp, held on with two cables). I was never able to get this really tight (lots of water, wet butts all the time). I bought a club wave tramp (traditional lace up) and that has worked MUCH better. I stay out of the water. If the wind is really blowing , you do get really wet (especially if you have a crewman). The water is mainly coming from larger waves coming along side and whacking you as you hang out over the side - that's part of the fun of it!