The mountain will be there for a long time, so we should start analysing possible actions for the short, medium and long terms instead of fighting each other. I suggest the following:


SHORT TERM

The equipment is already known but the classes are yet to be chosen. "Dinghy" does not necessarily mean monohull.

It is possible to lobby for the A Class (or another single-handed dinghy cat) to replace the Finn, Laser and/or Laser radial - and for the Tornado (or another double-handed dinghy cat) to replace the 470, 49er and/or women's 470.

It is definitely not an easy task, but I guess it's the best we can do for a start - besides crying as loud as possible.


MEDIUM TERM

This development (no multihulls in the Olympics) is a consequence of the inexistence of a suitable “entry cat” competing in the same market niche of the Optimist.

An "entry cat program" is the most important action for the medium and long term development of multihulls. The F12 forum in this very site has been working on it for some time now, and most of the work is ready. Lets make it happen.


LONG TERM

In the long term we'll all be dead (ultimately <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />), but in the meantime, I agree with Mr. Williams: work within the sailing organizations to better influence the sport's politics.


I guess we can all contribute with smart strategic ideas for the future, so please bring them to discussion. No terrorism, please...


Lastly, take a look at this:
"It is irrelevant to discuss Olympic equipment - anything goes, provided everyone else is sailing the same bath tub".

I want a better answer than:
"From my point of view, everyone else is sailing multihulls. Aren't we 'someone'?."

Luiz