Like every thing else, it is up to the interested people to step up and make it happen. In Hobie Cat Div 4 and Fleet 95, we have worked with our local Hobie Dealer, Hobie Cats Northwest to help at Boat Shows for years. We assist with the move in and set up, and also help man the booths. See the attached link for pictures at the Seattle Boat Show eariler this year.
http://www.hobiedivision4.org/boat_show_2002.htmOur local Non Profit Community Sailing Center, Sail Sand Point,
www.sailsandpoint.org, also participates in local boat shows, often in conjunction with Sail America. Most of the Boat Shows will go out of their way to include Catamarans and Sailing Centers to boost attendance, quite often at a reduced cost. At The Boats Afloat Show last weekend in Seattle, the Hobie Cats Northwest booth was right at the entrance of the show. Sail Sand Point, in conjunction with Discover America had free sailing on their Hunter 140's at the show. As an example of what can happen, the North West Yacht Brokers Association, sponsor of the show has donated a new Hobie Cat Wave to Sail Sand Point. This is the second Wave donated, the first being purchased by a group lead by Laura Sullivan, Div 4 Chair, and 1st Vice Chair of NAHCA. It is up to you to make it happen.
Caleb Tarleton, Div 4 NAHCA, Fleet 95 and Sail Sand Point
