Mark, you and Harry have done a great job in getting the Hobie 16 Class included in the Junior Olympic Events in your area. Other areas should follow this lead. At Sail Sand Point in Seattle, now a US SAILING Regional sailing center, we have six Hobie 16's and seven Hobie Waves used in our classes and Open Sailing. See www.sailsandpoint.org. It is not difficult to expand the local sailing programs to include these boats. All of our H-16's have been donated, and are kept in shape by cat sailing volunteers. The Waves were initially donated by sailing groups, including the local Hobie Fleet Division 4, and have been expanded by us to meet the demand of Open Sailing program. The Wave continues to be the most popular boat in Open Sailing. The Waves are also used in outreach programs, similar to the "Fast and Fun Programs" started by US SAILING. Free programs are offered to get people out on the water, and encourage them to consider taking up our sport. The Wave is a perfect platform for this program. You can take several people out on the boat, and have them take turns on the tiller. The experience has been great.

Caleb Tarleton