Sounds like Nigel really got railroaded! I'm sorry to hear it but not terribly surprised.

The silver lining is what he (Nigel) said about fund raising. If you want people to join your organization, just ask!

Are there any old regatta lists? I'm not at all shy about calling people on the phone, sending an email or using any other method of contact to ask cat sailors to join NAMSA. And by the way, we should make it very clear it isn't an either or situation. If your a Hobie sailor, attend all the Hobie functions you like, but your welcome at ours also.