The Hobie Getaway is a great first catamaran. It is easy to sail and rig (Rotomolded bulletproof hulls, boomless main, roller furling jibs, no daggerboards). It is easier to tack and goes well in good air. Not a bad Portsmouth rating if you start racing. We had several Getaways racing in our evening racing series on the Outer Banks by mostly first time catsailors and they all loved it and when they sailed well they corrected out OK. The boat is a little heavy and does not point as well as most cats. One nice thing is it does sail well with up to 4 people on the boat and the front trampoline is a great lounging area. Just my 2 cents!!



Jon Britt

OBXCC and Nor'Banks Sailing