When I started racing with CRAW 4 years ago, we had 3 F16 in the fleet. One guy stopped sailing cats but we've added 6 F16 for a current fleet of 8. Two N20 converts, three F18 converts (two still sail F18), one FX one convert and two started CRAW with a F16.

There is a mix of manufacturers with 3 Falcon Marine and 5 Vipers. I think there is also a Nacra F16 (to add to the 8 F16) but it has sailed in just one regatta.

Anyway, reasons for the switch are varied but some got tired of finding crew, others wanted to sail with their kids, etc.

Anyway, I gambled on F16 a few years back and there are now always several F16 racing at any regatta.


Blade F16 USA 725