Yes, but the new standards would seem to require an active sailor on the PC (20% or 1 of 3).

The complaint is that "those old guys don't know how the game is REALLY played and so their dusty decisions are off base".
blah blah blah.

While I don't agree... I have heard this issue raised about getting a certified judge. Moreover, I don't see a lot of protest hearings even called as many sailors simply don't file a protest if the foul is not resolved on the water.

If the USOC standards are fully implemented... I would guess that these guys are not going to count as that important one of three.

What really matters is how many juries are actually called for catamaran regattas.

What is the demand for judges?

How many events get a judge?

I assume North Americans go to the trouble... How about mid winters and other events like Tradewinds or Spring Fever?