Really? You don't think that if cat sailors were 1/3 or more of the entries in every local yacht club midwinters let's say, that the votes would be different?

I think it's all about exposure, and getting more cats on the water in a positive light. Yes, I think it's that simple.

What does the general yacht club racer think about small cats. I've heard, "pitchpole machines", "too dangerous","boats with training wheels" etc. You've probably heard them too. These are the stereotypes we need to change in the eye of the general sailing public.