Remember that there are a multitude of catamaran sailors out there that never frequent this forum and if they do they never post.So its down to the few regulars that entertain the rest and only a few of these people are who I would consider to be the motivators that actually pull a regatta or event together.I mean when was the last time Smyth was on here or Worrell even when he was'nt in trouble with everyone.Just because you never here from them does not mean they are not active.Alot of the Semi-pro sailors have sub-grouped themselves into specialty classes(F?). Catsailor Mag has become a hub for many of us but the majority are the "Questioner" type sailor, also there are many that don't even know what Catsailor Mag. is. This all does'nt mean that cat sailing is dying ,where the interest wains in one area it grows in another.Gary has many good points.I think we are all looking for something we can count on especially a leader thats got the time to ignite the enthusiasm for the sport and then everyone else does there little part to keep it going. Cyber saing with the Catsailor can only do so much when we read that sailing is becoming less popular or another launch area is off limits,it is disconcerting but it keeps pushing on in spite of itself. BobGrubbDelray.