Jim,
I think it is a really good idea. After all, that's the kind of thing that got people so excited about Hobies to begin with. And, as you mentioned, it would be a great way for people to learn how to sail in surf before they take out their bigger, more expensive boat. You ought to have a class -- "Introduction to Surf Sailing." Lots of inland sailors never even see surf. When Hobie National Championships were held on an ocean, we Midwesterners were very intimidated. To me, it was always scarier coming in through surf than going out -- very out-of-control feeling. I personally would love to learn the techniques in a controlled setting, with relatively low surf and people to help if I capsized.
In fact, I would think there are some Worrell 1000 sailors (or any coastal distance racers) who could also use the practice. Maybe you could get Mike Worrell to help with the class, too, because I understand he is a fanatic about surf sailing and very skilled at it.
I think a class is the way to go, because that would appeal to all the recreational sailors (cruisers) as well as the racers. If it is done in conjunction with racing, that would probably turn off a lot of the cruisers.
I would bring my Wave to a class like that. Sounds like great fun.