Did a quick search for Hobie in the UK.

http://www.hobiecat.org.uk

They have what looks to be a well organized youth sailing program as shown on the UK Hobie Class Website. I would love to hear more from the Hobie sailors over there about what they think is going on in their country.



What I have personally seen is teams of UK youth at the Hobie 16 worlds... with coaches. The 2005 Worlds had 3 UK youth teams. I'd say they have their blood boiling about the Hobie 16 and cat sailing.



The website also shows a charter fleet of Hobie Dragoons for training and available coaches. Pretty cool!

http://www.hobiecat.org.uk/index.php?go=charter