The Hobie 16 is a great starter boat. My daughter started sailing one when she was twelve. Get a righting pole and there's a good chance you'll be able to get it up by yourself. But, even then, always make sure someone else is on the water when you sail. They can always sail back to you, jump off their boat and help you get it up. We sail solo a lot at our beach club. www.wnycatamaran.org

Wyatt