Harry,

There is a simple process to propose rule changes for the Hobie classes. Go to the IHCA website and post your proposed change. It will be circulated for comment and voted on. Look at all the Tiger changes through the years, they've all gone through the same process.

I was in NY, but never heard any discussion about the trap question. If you were certain that you met the intent of the rules, you could have used your trap system, and wait for it to be taken it to protest, where you would have either won, or would be able to get it appealed. One way or another, I'm sure it didn't affect anyone's ability to beat the other on the water, but you would have a final answer intead a lifetime of grumbling about it later...

EDIT: Strict adherence to our class rules is one of the strengths of the Hobie class. We don't expect this to make everyone happy either, but our numbers seem to indicate that it works for the majority.

Mike