I am somewhat new to this too, but I have spent alot of time on my boat this summer. It is a 14T but close to the same.
When I first got it I was afraid to go out in winds over 10-15, and at the top of that range I got nervous. Now, I look for days when it might hit 30. No matter how big it gets you can always point upwind hard and travel out.
But let me tell you, once you lift a hull the first time you will have trouble with light wind, not that you won't be able to sail in it but you will always be looking for more. When I am out in light stuff, I will got to the downwind side and hike out lightly to lift one hull out. I can cruise like this for hours, but watch out for gust, they will tip you fast.
Just do what you feel comfortable with and with time that will increase!
And what ever you do HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!
_________________ Nacra 5.2 "Elsies"
Hobie 14T, "Blazin" I guess I am keeping her!
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