That picture really demonstrates the beauty of the Hobie 16 class. It's all about keeping it simple. No carbon fiber, no spinnaker, no rotator, no centerboards, and an affordable price tag. All these things allow parents to sail with their young kids, kids to sail with their friends, grandparents to keep sailing, beginners to get started and the list goes on. But the best part is that you don't have to sacrifice top-level competition.
I know that if it wasn't for the Hobie 16 Liza and I wouldn't be sailing catamarans at all. We'd probably be in a Vanguard 15 or something.
-Ok I'll get off the soapbox now -