Guinness wrote:
Looks like you need a few more people for the boats you have. Crewless skippers and furled jibs. Where is the Rudder Club? I might have my boat down there in March.
Rudder Club is in Jacksonville, Florida. In the picture we are waiting for next race to start. All the boats had 2 crew. Let us know when you are coming and join us for some fun. Since I posted this picture, another Club Member purchased an 18 with another one trying to get one over the weekend.
Our Club has a large Flying Scot fleet. I am trying to bring back the catamarans. I picked the Hobie 18 to try and build a Class around as it is a very forgiving boat to sail for beginners. In big wind it can be as exciting as any catamaran. Also because it is an older design and therefore a little heavy by today's (carbon fiber overload) standards, they can be repaired and still be competitive for Class Racing purposes.
It simply amazes me, that a 30+ year old sail and boat can still fly around the race course giving as much fun as any boat out there.
However (this is the big one) the number one reason is for the Hobie 18 is the colorful sails. Nothing says "Having Fun Sailing" like a fleet of colorful Hobies.
"Long Live the Hobie 18's"
Cheers