Gosh, thats a big change - hi tech cat to a very traditional wooden day boat. 15kn to 5kn. But from my experience, a lot more enjoyment sailing it. Bigger definitely isnt better - its the reverse.

Are you going to race it?

Where abouts in NZ are you going to be based? Warmer north island or frozen south? We were out racing yesterday and it was gusting 25kn with a north easterly wind at 4C and rain! We won but you have to question the sanity of sailing in those conditions.