Les,

I want to point out some distinctions while reading all these posts regarding Hobie, NACRA and F18. Correct me if I'm wrong but PRW is NACRA's Nationals/North Americans. To me that means NACRA/INTER/PRINDLE (anything manufactured by Performance Catamarans) ONLY. No one with a Hobie or any other non-Performance boat in their right mind would show up. You would be turned away. The title of NACRA F18 Championship means NACRA F18's only, whether it's a Nationals or Worlds. But as soon as you invite or say anything about including F18 (generic) or NAF-18...you open the door to ALL F18's. This is what happened at PRW in 2003 but not in 2004. I think NACRA did that only as a response to the HCA's Hobie-only edict. That's another thread on this forum. I feel event organizers must be crystal clear in who they are inviting to sail. F18 or NAF18 to me means open to all F18's. Anything with a NACRA F18 title is NACRA only just like the Tiger "class" in Hobie only events. I agree with Tom about the Tiger "class". There is so much variation between Tigers that the definition of a "true" one design is in question. But as Wouter stated...get your head out of the boat and just sail it. You'd be surprised on how competitive you'd be. Mary is right on regarding the Worlds experience. If you are a Tiger owner...you'd be crazy not to take advantage of this "local" opportunity. For more info regarding the 2005 Tiger Worlds, check out www.hobieworlds.com.

John Bauldry
Hobie Tiger 1317
Detroit, MI