I bought a Laser for just this type of situation. Simple boat for single-hand sailing. Tacks on a dime. Will teach you more about sailing wind shifts and sail trim than any other boat out there. There's a reason this class is so strong. Plenty of used Lasers can be bought for $1K or less. Doesn't have to be trailered. At about 130 lbs, you can cartop. I sail the H16 until mid-summer doldrums here in central Arkansas, switch to the Laser for July and August, pick the Hobie back up in the fall. <br><br>