Even though I never sailed a Wave, it is a very intriguing boat.

Mary, based on your comments it seems similar to a H17, as far as when it "comes alive" (20-25).

I'd like more description of "short/steep" chop, around here if it's 20-25 waves are pretty big (we have a large pool).

Also curious as to why a jib, given the short bow it seems on a reach in high winds would be disaster. Or is the jib thought primarily for light wind? With a jib seems you'd definitely want the traveler and trap wire. Is that the thought?