Don’t get me wrong. I don’t think we should be going back to an open policy. We need to be selective about who we partner with. The fact that Hobie builds two F18 models should make this easy.
So, you want to be selective about WHICH class should be included?
That is just a modified way of being EXclusive, and dooms us, (enthusiasts of organized catamaran regatta's) to a slow painful death.
If we are to include just one class of boat, it seems rather short sighted to include the ONE Class where there are multiple manufacturers competing for the same customer dollars.
I think in some circles that is called "biting the hand that feeds you"
Changing the rules for JUST the F-18 Class is putting a band aid on a bullet wound. While it may be a step in the right direction is not going to materially change the situation as it exists today.
It is a step, and it increases numbers at events.
When numbers get lower events won't happen.
When you have nowhere, or less "wheres", to invite the new sailor to, then what?
+1 should be easy. Let's get it done.
I'm not hearing an alternative plan/s...???
