Indeed so stuart,

We have nothing as cats now and the mono have everything lined up and sorted out. It will be an uphill struggle for sure, but not without opportunities.

I cna make a long post about this with idea's but maybe it is more effective to just point out that a similar scene was present when the F16's were launched. We had the Hobie 16's, the F18's and the A-cats, what more does a cat sailor want ? Still, we managed to find unique selling points and made the class grow. Sure it is difficult at first, but it can be done if you are smart about how you approach the problem both technically and in the way of branding/marketing.

Same can be said for the 29er. We already had the 420's right?

With respect to the laser, the different rig sizes are needed because only a 80 kg person can hold down the full rig in any significant wind, due to is very narrow width. The F12 is much wider and even light kids will be able to prevent the 7 sq. mtr. rig from capsizing. But even then, we can also have different size rigs on the F12 is we want to (but I don't think it to be necessary)

Wouter