IMHO the problem with formula sailing is that if you want to stay competitive as a non-pro sailor you are forced to buy a new boat every year, or with every iteration of new material. Something that people without sponsors will not be able to afford. Which is probably the same reason why you see so little A-cats (2nd hand A2=€18K!).
Disagree..... Many a sailor continue to perform on boats 3 or so years old. If you want to stay up towards the pointy end of the fleet, then train, train, train.... And you will have to stay up to date with sail cuts and replace your sails regularly as with any class.
And the A Class..... In Oz, along with the F18 and H16, are numericly the most popular active racing cats. I believe this trend is simular in many parts of the US. Europe ???
