Unfortunately little Hobie Cat and Multi Hull sailing as the Lake I grew up sailing on a very choppy, Lake Erie.
I have raced and sailed mostly Mono Hulls everything from Laser,Thistles,Highlander,Flying Scot small one design Boats to J24,T10,MORC and J29,J34,J35 and Farr 45's.
A great Boat in the the 26' Ft range is the S2 7.9. Very well made overnighter that is a quick boat and good down wind speed.
No matter what you Sail it is better than not Sailing at all. "Sailing forever,yardwork whenever.