Texel is the biggest cat race in the world and if F16 wants to be taken seriously then maybe the class should make the effort to get there and make an impression on the market.
No, we really don't.
One of the best things about the F16 class is the independent mindset of its members and the class board. The fact that we can afford to be that way, surely says something. We've always done things differently and this is no exception. When members feel the desire to do Texel then perfect, the more power to them, but the class is not going to force this on members/sailors/agents.
Also we don't "want to be taken seriously", we ARE to be "taken seriously" !
There is a difference there. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Wouter
