The reason it is a point of contention is that there are two completely different philosophies about what is needed for the youth sailors in the age range from 8-14.

That is why it makes sense to have two divisions within the Formula 12 class.

There is no reason for the class to self-destruct before it begns. And there is no reason for the F12 high-performance boat that Wouter is proposing to self-destruct. Why can't everybody compromise and allow the two divisions within the class (if there is a class), so everybody will be happy?