Ken,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Last year, the closest race was 300 miles, this year it will be further. What is the point of driving that distance to sail against myself? I can sail here against a variety of cats. If I were to go and RACE against a variety of designs including other Hobies who were not fortunate enough to garner a class, I'd be happy to sail against them.......but to sail against noone........Not gonna happen.

What now happens to the increasing amount of sailors in the NW with A-cats or with your F18HT? I guess they get excluded from 60% of the cat races in the NW? That's sad. I certainly don't see that as increasing cat sailing. I know HCA isn't in this to promote cat sailing, but the more cat sailors, the more Hobie sailors. Not too many people will be interested in joining a group that has 5 boats on the line.

We here in Boise were contemplating starting a new Hobie fleet, as our numbers have been on the rise. Axe that idea, it will be a cat club, no exclusions.

If the Cascade Locks race is still portsmouth, you might see me there, otherwise, I'll stay and promote our local membership.

Kip
Boise, ID
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