Dear Matt,
Thank you for that comment, that I would like to answer. The Formula16 Class Association never intended to get added to a Hobie Event. We negotiated our Worlds with the Luebeck Yacht Club in terms of racing at a big event, that has always hosted a lot of different classes includding various catamaran brands. I had no information about the EHCA talking to Travemuende as well. The EHCA Executive Chairman, Fritz Klocke told me today, that he would have agreed on racing at the same event, but was blocked by the IHCA which would be dominated by the manufacturer and outvoted him within the EHCA. Having sailed a Hobie16 for years, I still appreciate this boat and the German Formula16 Class Association would strongly support the Hobie16 Europeans in Travemuende to make it the world's largest catamaran event in 2013. Please help to make this happen.
Regards
Thomas