Tracie,

Denying attendance at North American Championships is one of the possible penalties that HCA is considering. There was talk of legal action against anyone using the Hobie trademark name, logo, etc. in any of the regatta advertising. So if those X-class were allowed to sail, LEGAL action could be taken against the fleet and Division (note the 1 year phase in period for those boat-skipper combinations sailed prior to Sept, 2003).

Ken