First of all as far as getting multi-hull racing more clout, yes big time sponsors and money will do that. Is that good or bad??? Depends on who you are.

If you are a club racer / rec. that doesn't wander your of your region much... it is good. More people get interested in what you do. Your activity is on TV. More people get involved.

If you are an intermediate racer that does the bigger class events and some distance racing, this is prob. a very bad sign. You are good enough to compete, but the big money will escape you and you will be forced out unless you can get a sponsor and get some luck.

If you are a high level racer, then this is great news. Your sponsorship dollars will go up. Your pay will increase. You could become a household name. Larry Ellison might want to crew for you.

The big thing... is Worrell ready for this? Drug testing will become a big deal. I think the rules of the race will have to change. Manufacturers will get involved and one standard boat will not be tolerated anymore.

Either way... it isn't good for me. What happened to the Hobie Way of Life?