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F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength #172770
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According to someone who read The Daily Sail, it recently pointed out that the F18 worlds gathered 160 participants, even after the number of competitors per nation was capped.

For instance, it would seem that the UK was only allowed 20 entries, so 30 boats had to compete for the right to participate.

Compare this with:

- 32 participants at the 2009 18 foot skiff "worlds", the JJ Giltnan Cup
- 80 participants at the 2008 49er worlds in Melbourne
- 110 participants at the 2008 Star worlds.

So much for ISAF's assertion that there is no interest in multihulls!


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: Luiz] #172774
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Throw the H16 Worlds in there and really show them some multihull numbers smile

Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: ThunderMuffin] #172778
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Yes, but the H16 should be compared to the Laser, both being one manufacturer boats.


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: Luiz] #172782
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Last F18 Worlds in Spain - 132 participants.

Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: claus] #172796
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So maybe F18 is the right boat for the Olympics...


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: dave mosley] #172798
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For clarity, is a "participant" a single boat, or are the participants the two sailors?

20 Lasers = 20 sailors, 20 F18's = 40 sailors. So which is the Participant, the boat or the sailor?


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: dave mosley] #172800
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So maybe F18 is the right boat for the Olympics...


if popularity is your criteria... it's a Hobie 16!


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: Luiz] #172801
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Originally Posted by Luiz
According to someone who read The Daily Sail, it recently pointed out that the F18 worlds gathered 160 participants, even after the number of competitors per nation was capped.

For instance, it would seem that the UK was only allowed 20 entries, so 30 boats had to compete for the right to participate.

Compare this with:

- 32 participants at the 2009 18 foot skiff "worlds", the JJ Giltnan Cup
- 80 participants at the 2008 49er worlds in Melbourne
- 110 participants at the 2008 Star worlds.

So much for ISAF's assertion that there is no interest in multihulls!


You forget the A-class. Last Worlds 2009 in Australia 100 boats ( max allowed). Europeans A-class in France 89 boats.
Worlds in the US end 2007 around 90 boats from all over the world. The up coming Europeans in Austria expected number around 90 again.
So this is also a multihull class where ISAF could see that there is interst in mutlihull sailing.

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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: Hans_Ned_111] #172802
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H16 didnt thay cancel their world championships this year?

Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: AUS] #172807
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I think the point here is multi's get numbers and ISAF needs to recongize that along with the IOC.


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: David Ingram] #172810
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Yeahbut...how many of those "numbers" are actually members of US Sailing? Isn't that how they keep score? We all know most cat racers are -rogue elements- and would not be part of any organization that would have them as a member! grin


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: David Ingram] #172811
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Originally Posted by David Ingram
I think the point here is multi's get numbers and ISAF needs to recongize that along with the IOC.
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Makes me wonder if we're actually the minority we are presumed to be...or if we are just the minority in the leadership of the sport. We have both a perception and an organizational problem. Easy to talk about - hard to fix.


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: AUS] #172823
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Originally Posted by AUS
H16 didnt thay cancel their world championships this year?


That was more about the economy than anything else. H16 Worlds are sailed in provided boats. Hobie Cat Europe was concerned they wouldn't be able to sell the 60+ boats in a reasonable time after the event.

Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: mbounds] #172826
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Is there anyway to get a multihull selection other than going thru US Sailing? Seriously Does ISAF ONLY recognize them as the "Governing Body" for the US?


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: dave mosley] #172833
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Originally Posted by dave mosley
Is there anyway to get a multihull selection other than going thru US Sailing? Seriously Does ISAF ONLY recognize them as the "Governing Body" for the US?


Multihull selection for what? If you're talking about the Olympics, US Sailing is only one of the many national organizations that votes for the Olympic boat selection. Our problem is our reps maneuvered some tricky new voting rules and they did not vote for the multihull in the final outcome. Other countries did not vote for the multihull as well.


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: dave mosley] #172857
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Originally Posted by dave mosley
So maybe F18 is the right boat for the Olympics...

Be careful what you wish for...Good to remember that the Tornado One Design historically had several manufacturers and large fleets...


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: rexdenton] #172864
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The boat selected will be OD. Only the Tiger has a shot as far as F18's go.


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: David Ingram] #172871
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The Olympic selection (if returned to medal competion) has to be an internationally recognised class. Must also meet the ISAF standards for world wide and national championships. The new "One Design" Tornado , and Hobie Tiger F-18 are the final two boats on the list.


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Re: F18 Worlds - a statement of multihull strength [Re: David Ingram] #172872
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The Tiger? Nah, that would make too much sense. The IOC would probably pick some obscure or non-existant French cat, just like they did for the youth cat!


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