Doggo
I grew up going to my uncle's place on the Pamlico River every summer. We sailed an Aqua Cat 12.5 then later an H-14. I'm sure the Aqua Cat would do fine there, (keeping in mind we were in the river, not the sound). My only thought would be that the Aqua Cat is not alot of boat for an adult, let alone two or three. But for inexpensive sailing, it's hard to beat.