Is there any other beach cat available that comes factory with a hooter? I can't think of one. I personally think that it's a great sail but understand the complications associated with rating it fairly. Kind of like trying to rate all sorts of apples and oranges so they all taste the same - can't do it.

However, I would be shocked if Bimare doesn't have or quickly develop an F16HP compliant package for their boat - it would only make sense for them to open their boat up to that class as well. Unless they're skered!

I am all for seeing formula develop in the U.S. but even though we have some groups touting the logos, it's all still one design. So how about it Bimare? I love the idea of a factory hooter equipped boat but why not step up and make that boat available as F16HP compliant and give us at least one class that is a real "formula"?