I am not a member of any group. If EMSA asked for dues I would gladly pay them as they are the only group in my area that provides racing and supports cat racing.
I have been in this sport since the late '70s. I attended regattas were 100's of boats showed up. I remember A,B and C fleets. And interestingly enough I have always owned Hobie product.

In my experience NACRA, Mystere or any brand other than Hobie has ever been active at the local regatta level. If I wanted to race NACRA only or NACRA SMOD where would I go?

Hobie has every right to protect their turf! If not for Hobie would there even be cat racing in the US?

I know NACRA has a race week every year, other than that are there NACRA regattas? I also see the formula classes holding regattas but no manufacturer involvement other than Hobie.

I have said this before, growing cat sailing requires manufacturer involvement. At this time Hobie would rather focus on selling yaks than cats. I participate in several "extreme" sports and have contact with 100s of others in those games. Unless they grew up at the coast or near water they know nothing about cat sailing and see it as something old people or rich people do. They don't see it for what it can be, EXTREME! This is why there is a shortage of new blood.

I am not a fan of light air sailing and have no fun if its not blowing. As a result I wait until right before a race to decide if I am going or not. I have introduced sailing to all my nephews but they have little to no interest in racing due to the common light air on lakes but they love to go hauling butt across the ocean in 15+ kts. I am currently working on a TheMightyHobie18 to give to one of them with the intent of him racing it this upcoming year. I am also teaching my 10yr old nephew to enjoy cat sailing and hope to be crewing for him one day!