Tacking an H-16 can be as fast as a centerboard Cat. Most people who race H-16 have alot of aft mast rake this helps the jib not get hung up. Since light winds are the hardest to tack in, ALWAYS adjust your battens in the jib and main tighter for a more full foil shape this helps a lot. Like they said bear off to build boat speed the slowly and smoothly tack. Your rudders are excellent brakes if turned to far. So small rudder movments work better. As your comming up into the wind don't release your jib until it backwinds. If you get caught in irons and the boat starts to "back down" turn your rudders the opposite way(remember your going backwards) and it will make your jib backwind. as soon as the jib backwinds release it and turn the rudders back like they should be, and off you'll go. It takes a while to get the hang of it but you'll be doing great in no time. Also get Rick Whites book Catamaran Sailing for the 90's. It will explain the roll tack in greater detail. Also the importance of adjusting your sail battens for different wind conditions. It is a must read for any new Catsailor!
<br> Good Luck and have lots of FUN.<br><br>