I've just got to say something here. I raced a Hobie 16 for ten years and loved the boat and the people. I raced in Hobie Division Ten races and CRAM races. Different groups of people - same great atmosphere. What is the difference between an all Hobie event and an open event where one design or Formula fleets are broken out? And God help us with the F18 concept. This must be pure blasphemy to a Hobier racer - Hobies and Nacras and Mysteres racing head to head with no handicap! With our sport as small as it is, I just can't believe this attitude prevails. I now race a Nacra F18 and really enjoy racing against other F18s. As far as I can tell they boats seem to be equivelant and the best racers win regardless of boat type. Just the way I want it. Doesn't it make sense to all get together and enjoy the sport of catamaran racing? I know the Hobie Way of Life and it is absolutely no different when you change boat brands. Still the same great racing and people.

Roger