I have a Lindenberg 26, which is a nice, fast, comewhat comfy daysailor. I like it okay, but would prefer something a bit bigger. 

I raced Lasers in College and still think it's one of the best boats to sail....it's borderline windsurfing!!

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Lasers are a blast. But as I get older (and stiffer in the joints), I need more room!

My family used to have a Hobie Cat and I grew up sailing on that for the most part. It's definitely fun. You can get some good speed going on these boats. The sails can be bigger then boats of a similar size since the base is larger. I would recommend these. I've also sailed sunfish and lasers....been on some larger boats, but was never in charge of sailing them.

I saild the 2000 Pacific Cup in an Aerodyne 38.  The boat is great for the 'downhill' sail to Hawaii...we were screaming down the face of waves when we hit the trades.  It's a great < 40' performance boat.  But the bulb makes it a pain if you sail in kelpy waters (like we're prone to in San Diego).

I live on a 48 foot sailboat, race J24s, and J105s in in San Francisco Bay. I have sailed Optis, FJs, and lasers. I just bought my own laser to race with.

Yeah, racing is great. I like all types of sailing, but you just can't get the rush that you feel when you are doing everything right and you start to pass other boats anywhere else.