Yachting Australia is concerned over the reaction to the ISAF Council decision. "We understand that some will be very disappointed but the personal and vitriolic attacks that we have seen do nothing to help the cause of those making them. In fact, they only do damage. Yachting Australia does not consider this type of reaction appropriate in any way."
Yachting Australia is considering what further action, if any, can be taken to revisit the decision. "However much we might disagree, if we felt the decision had been properly considered and made with those around the table fully understanding the implications, we would accept it. Obviously we don't consider that this is the case. We shall be discussing the issue with colleagues from other countries and IOC representatives over the next few days before deciding how we proceed."
Thats all well and good but what is the point of catamaran sailors continuing to support organisations with no teeth. If the Australian delegate had voted against cats I would have cancelled the 5 Yachting Australia memberships I pay for each year straight away, as it would show that they have no influence in my chosen direction. We all know whats going to happen the American delegates for 2016 will say aw sorry we were confused, trust us next time keep paying your membership and we'll see what we can do. If every cat sailor from a country that rejected cats cancelled their membership to that country's organisation that would make people notice. Hang onto that anger and that post from Rick with the smiley face ( <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />US wants 2 cats in 2012 Olympics) needs to be permanently at the top of the posts.
Jeff Southall Current boats Nacra 5.8 1703 Animal Scanning Services Nacra 5.8 1667 Ram Raider Nacra 18 Square Arrow 1576
