Carl,

We have been sailing our Hobie Wave on Lake Buchanan (NW of Austin) and Texas City dike for over a year now. Last weekend we had a blast in up to 23 mph winds with the std jib on a 7 1/2 pole (like you suggested). Interestingly, the pole makes the Wave about as long as a Hobie 16 overall, but after this wild weekend we are ready for a larger head sail.

I have never raced before. My older son now lives in Pearland, so if you are planning on racing this Wed night(July 18), we will drive over to Clear Lake to watch and learn. Where do you launch on Clear Lake?

-Mark Rooke
Round Rock, Texas