At this point in time I've done a unscientific survey of where the forum comments about the HCA's decision are coming from. The vast majority are coming from a minority number of sailors in the SE area of the US. The loudest voices are non Hobie sailors. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Remember, the IHCA and HCA did not make this decision quickly or lightly. It has been planned and choreographed for some time. My hat is off to Hobie for staying true to one design class racing. It's now up to the Hobie owners as to what they want to do. Actually it opens up many more choices for Hobie owners who want to race. One design, portsmouth, F18, etc. the list goes on and on. Jump on a the classic H16 or claw your way around the course on the Tiger. It's one design class racing in it's purist form. Head to head racing without corrected time. The ability of the crew to sail the boat fast not who sails the fastest boat or latest technology. Try it....you might be surprised on how fun it is.