I agree with you Greg. Being a Hobie 14 sailor as well as my Hobie 16 I'd like to race my 14 in open class if either there was no 16 class or I was unable to find crew for an event. I agree that the people in open class support the fleet. I race in division 12 fleets 136 and 448 and in these events we have many people in open class that come and support the fleets. In division 12 people in open class are gladly welcomed and have a class at most events. For example the New England 100 is a distance race with Hobie classes as welll as an open class.
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<br>Sean McQuilken
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<br><br><br>Hobie 14 sail #17827
<br>Hobie 16 sail #72585