I don't pretend to know anything about this but I am wondering if there is a connection behind the US claiming they were aiming at two multihull classes and the motion. Possibly the people thinking and wanting more cats thought this motion would help them achieve that when in fact it was aimed at getting them out.
Like I said. I have no idea, possibly someone in the know can
give their take on the possibility of there being a connection.
Regards,
Phill