I just saw the new G-Cat F16 over at the Tradewinds venue, and it looks absolutely beautiful. Sorry I didn't have my camera with me, but I will try to get some pictures tomorrow.

I think this is the first G-Cat that designer Hans Geissler has not built in his own company. Recently he made a deal with Vector Works Marine to start producing G-Cats again. Vector Works used Hans' original molds for the boat, and Hans said he is very happy with how it came out. He will be crewing on his boat this weekend with Bret Moss on the helm.

Of course, the original G-Cat 5.0 did not use a spinnaker, so it will be interesting to see how this reincarnation handles it. Hans and Bret practiced with the boat on Wednesday and were happy with the performance, but the winds were much less than what is expected tomorrow -- 20-25 mph.

In fact, it will be interesting to see how ALL the boats handle it -- those that are brave enough (or foolish enough) to go out.

Definitely sounds like it is going to be a Hobie Wave day. Sunday will be less wind, 10-15, but colder.