And one time I was teaching a couple to sail (newbies) on a Hobie 18. The wind was 15+ and as they were brand new sailors, it was a bit scary.
So, I had them take the 18 back to the beach and we took out the Wave. Three big adults and boat behaved and sailed really well.
the Wave had all the same toys on it (mainsheet and jibsheet -- we added) and they learned a lot more without being scared to death.
Great boat and racing them is truly competitive.
Rick