[quote=klozhald]This is great news!
We all have trouble finding crews with which to sail, and frequently don't go sailing because of the lack.
Actively involving mixed crews in high levels of sailboat racing worldwide can only help [b][i]build[/i][/b] participation in the sport from local clubs on up.
This growth will enhance innovation, possibly create new or cheaper materials, and could re-energize the catamaran community.
Here's a link to a recent conference.
Please note what kind of mixed-crew sailboat they choose to show off:
[url]https://www.sailing.org/news/90496.php#.X5x2gUJKjUI[/url]
There is worldwide support for this. Anything any of us can do to support it may get you sailing more often, and possibly in an improved catamaran. Imagine carbon fiber masts, booms and crossbars being available for your cat? I'd love to step my mast one handed...
I know, I'm foaming at the mouth here. But the mere fact that this is [i]possible[/i] is the best sailing news I've heard in three decades.
Sorry. IOC = International Olympic Committee[/quote]
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