I would say... quantity over high performance.
The 470 is an answer to this requirment.
The goal is to increase country participation. Increase the number of affiliated MNA's. Europe scores well, it's the numbers in the other continents that need to be raised.
The train is roaring down the tracks...
IOC wants 5/5 but NO women on the Olympic committe want a multihull... In fact they want skiffs for their 5th event and voted the last time for this outcome.
So, Do the women who race at Hobie 16 women's NA's and Worlds WANT an Olympic Slot? How many women are competing at F18 worlds as helm's... do they want an Olympic slot? How many of these women are under 30?
If the answers don't persuade... We need a better plan then 5/5 in multihulls.
If the multihull survives as a Men's only event... Will there be problems among the rank and file if Carrie Howe and Carolign B?? get told sorry ladies.... Go race skiffs!
