I know I probably should not have started on this one. I tried to stay optimistic on things and even volunteered to help out at Hobie events in hopes that they would come around and let us back in thier regattas. One event organizer on the west coast suggested giving the N20's a start at the Ventura Blue Water Regatta since it was put on by a Yacht Club and not insured by Hobie. A (I will not name) 16 A fleet sailor over heard this and came unglued about it since it was a "Points Regatta". There was actually saliva flying out of his mouth with his words! I think it's great that the 16 class is so strong. I also think some of the TOP catamaran racers are in that class. But I also think they need to realize TOTAL regatta attendance helps keep these races running year after year.
My point is that I left that mind set to sail with everyone. I would not want to go back to sailing where everyone was not welcome.

Lee Wicklund