sadly we could (a little bit) expect the dutch representative to vote for classes he's professionally involved in (dinghies: Volvo Talent Plan).
But lets face the real problem, IOC and ISAF are mainly looking for boatclasses that are available to the general public (and thus tv), and that are particularly available to the young sailor.
If a young student has to choose between a $5.000 dinghy and a $40.000 Tornado to get involoved in racing, the choice is easily made. And how many people do sail a Tornado for fun? What's the percentage of Tornado boats compared to all multihulls ?
I think we have been sleeping too long. Let's put our efforts in designing a new, relatively low cost multihull class and line up for the 2016 Olympics.
Cheers Maarten F18 - Hobie Tiger & 30 year old Reg White Tornado
