I know I shouldn't add to the war about the Tiger vs .... However, what does any other catamaran have that a Tiger doesn't?

The Cap and Infusion have different hull shapes and mast profiles. But, it really doesn't change the way it is raced.

Only a C-class with a wing has anything that substantially makes the boat better than a Tiger. We know that they are not ready for general racing or the Olympics.

I agree with other posters that our focus should be promoting multihull sailing. I don't care too much about promoting it to the IOC or ISAF. I care more about promoting it locally. As a side effect, the IOC and ISAF will give us more respect and we can be in the Olympics.

1. We need to show up to regattas with other boats. Its the only way people will know we exist. Most people don't think of catamarans as racing boats. In America, most catamaran racing is done through Hobie fleets and no one outside gets to see it.

Every time I go to a regatta with monohulls, there are always people amazed at how fast and fun the boat is and want to give it a try. The younger they are the easier it is to make an impression on them.

This is were I think the "Hobie edict" failed us the most. Not only did separate Hobies from other cats, but it also separated most catamaran racing from the rest of the world.

2. Take people out on your boat that do not race catamarans. Both monohull sailors and people that have never raced. Since leaving college, I have averaged convincing one person per year to buy a catamaran by taking them out on my boat.

3. If you are a member of a yacht club, promote catamaran sailing at the club. Invite catamarans to compete at your regattas. In the US, if you are able to make it a Hobie points regatta, they will come. This helps people achieve #1.

4. Be helpful. If someone looking for a boat needs a place to store it in the winter, offer your yard. Help out new people by teaching them how to rig, sail, and tune the boat. Help people find crews or boats to borrow.

5. Don't exclude people or boats from your fun.