I don't guess that running two regattas at the same time would be allowed? I know that defeats the whole idea by Hobie, but areas that have a good mix of boats would want the numbers to help financially. The other thing that I don't see mentioned is; for the average racer the only reason to go to Hobie only regattas is for the points. How many does this affect? Hobie fleets in our area have come and gone. As commodore in the late '80s we had a "Hobie regatta" in which we sent results of the Hobie fleet races. Other than that, there was no other involvement from Hobie. Unless the class association is footing the bill what is the advantage?

BTW I've always had a hobie... 18, 20, 16 so I'm not against the boat or mfr., my next one I'd like to have is a Tiger! So I'm not anti Hobie, just anti exclusion.

Clayton
S27, H16