Probably depends on if the slot is open in a country. When Randy Retired.. 3 Major teams worked for three cycles.. I think 5 or 6 teams really gave it a shot for Atlanta with a completely open field..... Olympic Hopefuls raced and trained in the EU.
Issues for the Class. Culture. winning by exploiting an equipment edge in the rules is part of the game. Evidence,... Tornado masts build program. Proprietary Sail material program, a perpetual game of whack a mole until the class philosophy is forced to SMOD... just to cut the BS.
Culture. Only one slot available.... Means training programs must be multinational. Undercuts the ideal of building a strong racing class.
ISAF Grade I Circuit. Most of USA racing season is spent in the EU.
Of course for the individual Costs. Training and competing on a circuit world wide is very expensive.
Sponsors: Limited number of sponsors in any one country means that one team locks out all of the others in the fund raising game.
