Mary,
I am not sure who is allowed to enter Texel, I guess that is what I am asking, this has nothing to do with me, I just found the site interesting.

I know Texel is described as the "worlds biggest cat race", but if it is only cats allowed to enter why stop it on "safety grounds".

From my experience of Texel surf, the launching of the boat could be quite an event in itself. I am sure some non beachcats have entered, launching elsewhere and sailing to the start line.