In my humble opinion if you want to own the best boat then there is a good argument for buying an A cat but if you want to be the best sailor then you need to buy what the other good sailors in your club are sailing that is by far the best way to improve your sailing. In my club thats H16 and i'm very happy with that. If you have a good club the other issues such as righting the boat, and moving it around on the beach can be easily solved with help.

A better sailor will be a better sailor regardless of the boat he is on.

I have a friend that sails in Dubai and he claims that the club has staff that rig your boat and put it in the water for you, but he may be just saying this to make me jelous.

Gareth