Designed by sailboat and kayak innovator Paul Cronin, the Bongo is a recent design that can be sailed by two but is intended for singlehanded use. At 15 feet in length (4.6m), but with only a 3-foot waterline beam (91cm), the boat has hiking wings the side that extend its span to six and a half feet (2m). Sailing with main, spinnaker, and a small jib, the Bongo reaches upwind speeds of 7 knots. The deep cockpit and accessible control console provide for the sailor's comfort. A carbon-reinforced lead bulb keel makes the boat more stable than most sportboats and accessible to youth and novices, while the ergonomic accoutrements appeal to older sailors.