You had a Hurricane fleet (which I understand is a Hobie 20 like boat with a main and jib) going strong. The F18 fleet was going well in the EU and the F20 fleet was collapsing. And then you had the Spitfire spin fleet start and grow as well.
What was the magic that let the Tornado revive.. other then being the best ride out there.
Sorry to Hijack... never understood how it happened.
This is my OPINION, not fact and from what I saw happening at the time.....
A few people left the Hurricane 5.9 fleet (The Hobie 20 carries a remarkable resemblance to the 5.9, some might say the Hobie is a close copy) But at the same time, people where leaving the Dart 18 fleet (was by far the strongest cat fleet in the UK at the time) to go to F18 and I'd not be surprised if people were also looking at the T as the ultimate boat.
There are now people around the UK that just sail the T for fun - there really were not that many that sailed the old T for fun, just for the Ollies. There is now a proper fleet at Mennis Bay (Kent coast) - but not sure how many(maybe 10?), there are a few scattered around the rest of the UK (maybe 10?) and we even had 3 (I think) entered for the Grafham Cat open (Biggest in the UK with usually approx 200 boats) and in the past we only ever had 1 from Grafham enter. I'd say the T is doing quite well in the UK, and I'd like one at some point if my kids decide to sail with me.
