I don't think HCA is the only one trying split up good people in the sport, its two sided actually. The way I see it there are a lot of non-Hobie sailors doing the spliting, and over reacting for nothing. Some are saying HCA did the mandate for sales reasons, actually they had a banner year in 2003, their decision is more associated with the class efforts, not sales. Still I know some will not beleive this and all I can say is whatever! mbounds post was exactly what I was saying. And Yes there are trolls on all forums but haven't really experienced it at the Hobiecat forums. Really what I want out of a forum is to just talk sailing and not be bashed for sailing a Hobie or in particular a H16.

So really my only reason for posting was to let people know about the Hobie forums. Today the Trapseat forum was established.