The reason most class associations have virtually identical mission statements is because the association forms to support and promote class racing of xx boat. They are short and simple.

Compare Wouters and the F16 Web site blather to the F18's.


The object of the Association is to promote the interests of the IF18CA through the World
2.1 To co-ordinate and manage the affairs and rules of the IF18CA in co-operation with the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the National Sailing Authorities, the National Associations, the builders, sail and equipment makers and National Associations.
2.2 To maintain the level rating character of the Formula 18 catamarans.
2.3 To promote and develop competition within IF18CA.
2.4 To comply with objectives and decisions of ISAF as they apply to IF18CA.
2.5 To encourage and foster the sporting and recreational aspects of sailing.

Perhaps if you substituted F16 for F18.... and let the definition of hard core... cut throat racing and nasty axxhole behavior or the priceless... "F16 as the Introduction Class to Catamaran Racing” training wheels anyone? out of the blather and mission statement... the class culture would form from the bottom up on the RACE COURSE... Who knows what that would look like... but it would certainly be authentic.

Following Wouter's vision of the class culture is as anachronistic as trying to create the "Hobie Way of life" enshrined in the Hobie Class mission from the day's of Hobie Alter.