refresh my memory, is the F18 a development class?

Are we developing these boats beyond the reach (fiscal and ability) of the average sailor?

If we are to build the fleet through new sailors, should they start with some other fleet(s) before moving to a relatively high tech (and narrow performance groove) F18 foiling fleet?

As it is, I could see an H-16 sailor moving rather easily to the F18 fleet. Minor changes in boathandling and spinnaker between the two.

Moving from an H-16 to a foiling (or semi-foiling) spin boat would probably take a lot more effort, time, and money - possibly discouraging many a "hobbyist" racer (those whom sailing is a sport, not a profession)