I really agree with Mary, hook them while they are young and you keep them for life, as certain industries have proved. I also envision a 12 footer as a boat for the youngsters, as an alternative to the Optimist. I dont agree at all with the notion that youngsters should start out in the Optimist. Why send them trough such an experience? I dont understand why it is "easier to learn on a monohull"?

When they grow larger, the F-16 could be the next logical step (?).