Gordon, at any rate, minor details notwithstanding, USYRU and USSA have not been really interested in the cat sailors. The one-design Hobies, Prindles, and Nacras really were the best way to hone skills and membership in the unions did very little in that regard. Rick White and Mary Wells have done more for catamaran sailing than either USSA or USYRU combined. I would even guess that NAMSA back in the 70s and 80s also did more than the national sailing authorities did to promote the sport.

It's the current sailor's game now, as I am out of it, but sometimes old memories are worth revisiting. Thanks for the correction of details.

I think with the undeniable popularity of the Wave, thanks in large part to Rick and Mary, many are in fact, going back to Hobies launched off the beach. That can't be a bad thing.