I know I'm biased, but the H16 is the way to go. They are available for less than most used waves. You can learn on the thing for many years. If you learn to sail a 16 you will be able to jump on almost anything else and be able to sail it. Pick one up quick and You and Jake can race at the Madcatter. It's been interesting to watch Jakes improvement over the last few years sailing the F18, what I consider one design, he has climbed the results ladder much faster in my opinion then you would sailing open class. Time on the water and being into it makes a huge differance. Congrats on your finish last weekend Jake.