Theres an issue with the F18s as it conflicts with the Lipton Cup this year.
Most if not all the F18s want to go to Newport but the open boats in Nensa do not want this if Newport does not often an open fleet.
I'm discussing with Sail Newport the possibility of an open fleet.
I'll know better mid this week.
There could be an open fleet but it would require a commitment of 8 or more boats and I don't believe this is possible.
It'd be great to have F18s and A cats side by side as they are the two classes most likely to attract convert sailors.