Whether YOU like it or not, the Olympics isn't SUPPOSED to be about the EQUIPMENT, but the athletes. If that's boring to you, don't watch. SMOD would be the best option because it is the best way to achieve that goal.
Mike,
Well some think of sailing as the happy marriage of equipment and sailing. The history of the olympics is that both ideas were respected. (Stars and Tornados recently) Everyone else screens the factory production lines for the boat or mast they need.
Everyone has an opinion on this matter. and this is the question... What will the next multihull class look like? Will it be good for catamaran sailing?
Nobody watches olympic sailing either.... That's not my point...
I am asking about the interest in a major international competition, the Pan Am games... and how much interest is there in the event. Both to compete in the event and to watch it. What lessons can you learn from this competition that inform the new mixed multihull class. Now is the time to share the wisdom!
I am keeping up...Is the Pan Am games a big deal for Hobie 16 Sailors?
This model fits more of what ISAF and the IOC are asking for and we should take a good look at it. ... (I think it is men only though)
Fact of the matter... I seem to remember that the EQUIPMENT was a huge issue at the last event.... The leader was DSQ for cheating with a not legal mast. Also some noise about wider then legal boats. Provided boats as well. Probably why I remembered the event (grin)
Oops. ISAF was not pleased. Equipment is always a factor.
If the IOC put a premium on world wide participation in mixed multihull on a SMOD type boat ... the Hobie 16 is the only solution. Share the wisdom!
(Good to know that my memory was correct that Rehoboth weekend served as a qualifier.... not too old yet... yes it was years ago at Rehoboth.)
