Well, we use both at Sail Sand Point. See www.sailsandpoint.org. Dan, in our picture has been to sail camps at Sail Sand Point the past three years. He has also sailed Opti's. It really helped him to learn to sail on the Opti. The Opti was more responsive, and less forgiving, hence he learned faster. The Wave in light wind is very easy to sail, and frankly too easy for them to sail. Our five Waves are used in the crusing sail camps, but we also mix in FJ's and Club 420's, rotating the kids each day. It gives them a better chance to experience more boats. In our Open Sailing, the Hobie Wave is the most popular boat, with both kids and adults.

As you will note from previous messages, all five Waves were donated to SSP by our local Cat sailors, and other groups.

The Wave is a great boat, but kids need to solo on an Opti also to get a better feel for sailing.

Caleb Tarleton