I just noticed the title of your reply "Newsflash: Lk. Hartwell Not Center of Universe!" and the last line of the reply quoted above and realized that you totally missed the whole point of my post. In no way am I trying to say that Lake Hartwell, Spring Fever, or the SouthEast F18 sailors should be considered above and beyond what is happening elsewhere. When I pointed out the growth of F18 in the southeast, complete with examples, I meant to imply that this kind of growth should be an important consideration to a manufacturer and a manufacturer supported organization (like NAHCA). Hell, I'm trying to show an area ripe for improvement in which you guys can sell more boats! I would like nothing more than to see F18 continue to grow strongly...including Tigers.

I realize the Hobie Tiger 'one-design' and F18 support is a raw topic currently - yes, I've got my rather strong opinions regarding it. But what I am trying to point out here is that we need to look at how we can better communicate scheduling to avoid these kind of overlaps to the advantage of all. I don't know if the F18 decision makers knew of the date and location of the Tiger Worlds when they decided on the S.E. F18 Championship dates and location but I imagine that if they had, it would have factored into the decision. Maybe I'm being presumptious again but a great turnout of F18 boats at a large F18 event a good thing for Hobie too (especially since they are the predominant boat) - right?