Neither Colin's nor Harry's rants are completely accurate.

At no time were Waves ever told they couldn't race at Hobie points regattas. The fact that few boats ever show up is not evidence that they are not welcome.

In fact, there was a Wave North Americans held in conjunction with the first Hobie Mega regatta in 2002.

The IHCA Rules Committee is not "in the pocket" of the manufacturers. Influenced, yes. The composition is:

Jeff Alter (Alter Family representative, Chairman)
Doug Skidmore (Hobie US)
Jean-François Collet / Michel Corigliano (Hobie Europe)
Erik Olsen (member at large, Netherlands)
Mal Gray (member at large, Australia)