Back in the '70's there were a lot more Tornado's in NA as well...the competitive guys will always need to travel overseas to find the best in the world to hone their skills against. Travel, like boat cost, is one aspect...not the only aspect. You'd still need the years of training, dedication and long periods of lost income while away from work. You just can't hope to be competitive at world levels doing the weekend thing.
I have to pose the question then Mike,(and keep in mind, I'm on the tornado side of the argument, no matter the answer here) But Woudl one have to do so much international ravel for a class the the hobie 16? I mean there are a bazillion of them right here in the states?
