The Worlds most popular youth boats are
Optimist, 420s and Lasers
Now what were you saying about the Hobie 16 not being a modern enough design?
One more question. What other catamaran classes run Youth World Championships? What other catamaran classes run Youth National Championships?
The fact is that the kids ARE racing in the Hobie 16 and they are doing it in countries all over the World.
Oh yea.... They are also having a BLAST doing it!
When it comes to youth racing in catamarans no class can hold a candle to the Hobie 16. You may think that they should all be sailing the latest F16whatever class but the fact is they are not. You simply can't argue with success.
