I have enjoyed reading most of the debate on the NAHCA's X boat policy(I think the name calling is unnecessary). I think it shows that we all have different opinions, but no one is right, no one is wrong. The NAHCA has every right to dictate what they want to do at their regattas, and if we don't like if, too bad. Do what Americans have always done, vote with our dollars. I suspect that this "Hobiecentric" view does not excist in most areas, and therefore will not affect the racing. However, if it does and we are treated as second class citizens at Hobie regattas, I will simply spend my time and money elsewhere. Personally, I think that Hobie is shooting themselves in the foot. I think that having an open class adds and strengthens regattas. I know many of the Hobie sailors and enjoy them on and off the water. It would be too bad if that ended, but it is their class and their races.