...In Europe the F-18 scene is a powerful force and they all like to see the development of the class. My impression is that this will slowly get out of control, as professionals get involved in the class and begin buying their victories with exotic sails and materials...
Doug Skidmore
President, Hobie Cat USA
I would like to point anyone that shares this impression to the "rules download" section available on NAF18.com where you'll find such details like; explicit limits on sail materials, explicit rule limits regarding construction materials, foils, masts, etc.....The sail material limitations were just instated at the end of last year which should give you a clear indication that F18, as an international organization, is very interested in keeping costs low and preventing "buying a win".
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