It would be bad for the sport. Need to mantain the Amateur status. Must avoid the "Arms Race", and keep the field open to all. We need to keep it affordable to all to grow the sport. That is why many of us prefer the one design boats.

In the early days of outboard power boat racing, the pros had even numbers and the amateurs had odd numbers. You could tell the difference.

When Colman bought Hobie Cat, we were given stock at a major regatta. Never cashed in the stock.

Although, look at the Olympics. It is no longer just for Amateurs.

Caleb