In Hobie Div11(Mid-Atlantic) there is an average of 6-8 TheMightyHobie18's attending at the smaller events and +10 boats at some of the larger events ..... there is approximently (15) different TheMightyHobie18's total competing in the area.

NACRA's ???? ... none in several years

P19's ... mine sits in my backyard because .... there's none active in the area anymore of the once local fleet of 10+ local boats .... most have been sold south.

Question: Why doesn't NACRA include a "Dead Boat Society" class scoring on portsmouth handicapping for all the old boats at their "nationals".

I will not ... or can not afford a new +20K boat currently in this economy just so I can compete in a "nationals".

But there is still excellent competition/racing in the TheMightyHobie18 class in my area!!!! Very tight/close compitition!!!

And the TheMightyHobie18 is "tough as nails"!!!! I finished the "Down the Bay" once after 150miles w/ the wind gusting to +43mph ... sailing downwind +80ft up onto the beach scattering volunteers left and right before enough hands could grabbed the boat to stop her.

So I'm considering the deal ... Thanks Stephen!!! Good Luck at the "Mega" ... Fair Winds

Harry
H18Mag #9458/Fleet54-Div11