I also agree with Sam I really don't care what system we use. Just endorse one and then politic to have it run the way we want. If NAMSA supports X rating system then it needs to be prepared to support it at the YC level.
Sam, there are alot of things that WE can accomplish if we try. The best way to make a stew is for everyone to bring what they can to the kitchen. Then lets decide what we want to make versus setting closed focus agendas based on what someone else has done in the past. (ie hobie, pc, or other sailing classes). Namsa needs to be different, it needs to be a governing body, an advocate, proactive, market focused, basically run like a business. We need to agree on what we can do, are willing to do, or want to do individually. Then figure out what the "assoc" can or must do.
I propose a conference call with all persons interested in helping out. Hell, I'll even pay for it.
Steve