The Wave is a funny boat. Not pretty, not too fast, but overall I think they are a great boat, a great entry-level boat, and a great boat for kids, women and older folks.
Many older 16 husband/wife sailors have jumped to two Waves.

And John is right, they really do sail well to weather and tack on a dime and easily point at 45-degrees or better. Reaches are a blast in good winds -- just need to hike out and aft to keep the bow up.., or let the main out a bit and go slower, but who wants to do that.
Rick