Who cares what gets their blood going? Why does the ISAF youth boat have to be about attracting youth to the sport? Attracting young sailors to the sport is much more about grass-roots efforts by adults. It doesn't matter what the boat is. Look at the Optimist. There is nothing simpler and more prolific at getting kids interested in sailing. How many of you (us) have sailed an Optimist? Didn't you learn something? It's certainly not a feeder class for America's Cup sailors, but I've watched Dennis Conner and other skippers and crew at that level toe the line in an Optimist with a huge grin on their faces. So you need more speed - what about the Laser. It's not the fastest or most exciting but it's everywhere and nearly everyone has tried it.

In this same vein, how many of you have sailed a Mosquito or a Spitfire? On a percentage basis, not very many. How many of you (us) have sailed an H16? The one or two of you who have not may now exit the room. Since nearly everyone else ligitimately registered on this site has tried one, my point is made: It is the only common denominator available. There will always be a more exciting boat and some dream ride that skilled youth sailors would crawl through flaming lava to sail, but the simplicity of the H16 and its worldwide availablity make it the best choice - currently.