Move to the Hobie 14/16 forum... there are plenty of people who sail a Hobie 16 solo. Reefing is not really required. At some point in the late 80's or early 90's the reefing option was eliminated for the Hobie 16's. Get a good harness, develop good techniques, and in case your body weight is below 150 lb, better nutrition is the best advice for solo sailing a Hobie 16. Oh,... get some device to help you right the capsized boat (water bag, solo right,...) Patrick