If a handful of US boats go to a Worlds in Europe, that's not really impressing me as the country's class supporting the event, that's a handful of individuals that chose to go.
wow.... I thought I had a high standard for Worlds success. I don't understand your point of view at all. (say more)
I think of Worlds participation (container required) as rock stars, and full on campaigners plus a few rank and file sailors who are going to Worlds for the experience/vacation in some cool spot in the world. The cost and other issues will keep participation way way down... I would be happy with a single full container from the continent!
I would be impressed by measuring participation when the worlds show up in your part of the world. Getting 80% of your class's regional racers to post would be outstanding. This would measure the hard core support in your neck of the woods.
