I'm with you Pat, I'm really not understanding how people think hostility is helping any of this.
I'll re-post my observation from the earlier post:
"As for the IWCA vs IHCA Wave rules, I have watched this for a long, long, long time (since its inception, actually). The main point put forward originally by IWCA (published in Catsailor) was that SMOD sails cost more, that's why IWCA wanted to be able to use multiple sail makers. Now, it's gone down the road of making the sail fit your personal style, which gives ammunition to the IHCA SMOD position, as this has the potential to be viewed as an arms race."
Where in this did I say that I agree with either position?
To clear up the REAL BS in this thread...
SMOD is a death-sentence? Wow. Several of you really need to spend some time reading this before you waste any more of my time posting here...
For those of us just refusing to let it sink in, here are the Cliffs Notes…
Lasers use multiple licensed builders, just like Hobie Cats.
Laser sails come from those licensed builders, just like Hobie Cats.
Laser sailors are required to be MEMBERS to participate (another subject of constant discord), just like Hobie Cat sailors.
And, Lasers are one of the most successful classes in the world, just like… wait for it… HOBIE CATS…
SMOD is clearly the problem, I can see that now…
Harry, if you were actually a member who gave an actual rats butt enough to be a member continuously (not just on odd years when it suits you), and to actually participate (as in, attend meetings), you would KNOW that the IHCA positions are ELECTED by the chairs of the regional associations. Here is the full list:
My overall point in this thread remains, one can blame anyone and everyone that one wants; but if one stays home, one is contributing to the shrinking base.
