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Once on the water, the fun really begins. Let's be clear, this inflatable multihull is primarily designed for a child, a teenager or an adult who is new to sailing. However, even at the age of 54, it's hard for yours truly to resist the call of the Guppy!
Without a headsail, the sailing performance potential is obviously a little more limited than that of the sempiternal jib/mainsail tandem, but on the other hand, the Guppy can count on its featherweight to take advantage of the slightest wind. In fact, if its surface area in contact with the water is pretty large for its size, the Minicat compensates for this handicap with its light weight and it manages to take off at the slightest breeze. The rig is quite similar to that of a windsurfer, and the way it is used is quite similar.
The Guppy is capable of real acceleration
On the day of our test, the wind was unfortunately a little light, but it's still amazing to see how the Guppy accelerates, especially on the beam-reach. Another positive point is the extension bar, which makes maneuvering easier. As for tack changes, they're disconcertingly easy. We also tried out the catamaran with two on board. Here again, the fun is (still) there, and the Guppy is still capable of real acceleration.
The ideal boat for learning
Of course, space is a bit limited and the boat isn't designed for someone with a large build. What's more, when it's time to change tack, you really have to bend down because the boom isn't very high. But for a teenager or someone of small stature, it's the ideal boat for learning or having fun in front of the vacation home.
With a steady wind, the exercise quickly becomes fun, and you can even make the float fly a little to windward without fear of capsizing - stability, for such small hulls, remains remarkable.
