I am not a fan of 1-design racing personally. Though comparing any other beachcat racing association to Hobie's is laughable inside the US. Hobie has a pretty good infustructure and loyal following. I see why they have made the changes they have made. They did it because they can. Because they know NAMSA, Performance and the other small associations can't compete yet.

Bottom line is the far majority of boat owners don't race. Every fleet in our area includes any boat, not just Hobies. As far as I know, you can not have a "HCA Points Regatta" that includes other boats outside of the Hobie farm. That being said, and currently how the HCA championships are conducted, very few if any Hobie fleets around here care about points other than for seasonal bragging rights.

The majority of boat owners do not race and are willing to support the fleet activities reguardless of brand association. Fleets are social clubs first and brand oriented last. HCA points are arguably unimportant at the national level, but the HCA does provide a national network.